Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Zina Tessema, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Livingston, NJ

  • NPI 1700271947
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
94 Old Short Hills RD
Livingston, NJ 070395672
(973) 774-2500
Mailing address
311 S Livingston Ave
Livingston, NJ 070393927

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 23, 2025
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Jersey #25MA10453700
Medicaid
NJ #1700271947

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700271947. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,557
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$185,566
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 1,191 227 $118
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 181 159 $147
99315 Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 68 64 $90
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 65 34 $82
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 15 15 $200
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 14 11 $169
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes 12 11 $44
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes 11 11 $144

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in this city , average services per provider: 151. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,995
Patients
402
Total drug cost
$114,785
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 234 60 $2,401
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 234 43 $70,667
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 197 41 $2,829
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 172 36 $1,362
Furosemide Generic 153 29 $987
Gabapentin Generic 132 31 $2,107
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 126 32 $1,129
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 125 29 $1,682
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 108 24 $1,356
Famotidine Generic 105 19 $1,081

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Zina Tessema's medical specialty?
Dr. Zina Tessema practices Internal Medicine Physician in Livingston, NJ.
Where does Dr. Zina Tessema practice?
Dr. Zina Tessema practices at 94 Old Short Hills RD, Livingston, NJ 070395672. Office phone: 9737742500.
What is Dr. Zina Tessema's NPI?
Dr. Zina Tessema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700271947, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Zina Tessema accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Zina Tessema accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Zina Tessema commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99305); Nursing facility discharge day management (HCPCS 99315). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.