Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Mekasha Getachew, MD

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Kalamazoo, MI

  • NPI 1619988847
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1429 Spruce Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 490082258
(436) 175-4288
Additional location
Cleveland Clinic 9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 441950001
(843) 617-5428
Additional location
155 E. Brush Hill RD., Department of Radiology
Elmhurst, IL 601265658
(331) 221-5420
fax (331) 221-3701
Mailing address
Cleveland Clinic 9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 441950001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 22, 2025
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #036162696 · Ohio #35.084975
Medicaid (2)
OH #2513597 · IN #200859800A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619988847. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
601
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$14,266
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 249 249 $9
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 78 74 $10
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 67 65 $12
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view 50 48 $9
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement 45 44 $69
38222 Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis 22 22 $73
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 19 19 $9
10005 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 17 17 $72
77085 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine including spine fracture assessment 17 17 $14
32408 Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin 15 14 $147

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 83. This provider delivers 7.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$362
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Penumbra, Inc. 3 $361.73

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$362

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Mekasha Getachew's medical specialty?
Dr. Mekasha Getachew practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Kalamazoo, MI.
Where does Dr. Mekasha Getachew practice?
Dr. Mekasha Getachew practices at 1429 Spruce Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 490082258. Office phone: 4361754288.
What is Dr. Mekasha Getachew's NPI?
Dr. Mekasha Getachew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619988847, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mekasha Getachew accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mekasha Getachew accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mekasha Getachew commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (HCPCS 77080); X-ray of chest, 2 views (HCPCS 71046); Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older) (HCPCS 99152). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.