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Dr. Tigist Gemechu, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Hospitalist Physician · Staten Island, NY
- NPI 1518469782
- Accepts Medicare
- 16 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 4 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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355 Bard Ave Dept of
Staten Island, NY 103101664
(718) 818-2419 - Additional location
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2733 Cornet CT
Silver Spring, MD 209046853 - Additional location
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855 N Westhaven Dr
Oshkosh, WI 549047668
(920) 303-8700
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2018 — 8 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 2, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (4)
- Texas #T3282 · New York #207R0000X · South Carolina #93118 · Wisconsin #81229
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518469782. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,326
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$127,460
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 547 | 247 | $75 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 471 | 235 | $114 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 266 | 262 | $108 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 17 | 17 | $66 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 13 | 13 | $78 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 12 | 12 | $155 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 93 peers in Staten Island Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 156. This provider delivers 8.5× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
379
Patients
285
Total drug cost
$24,016
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 39 | 33 | $87 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 37 | 22 | $18,054 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 31 | 20 | $145 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 29 | 23 | $312 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 29 | 29 | $243 |
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 27 | 27 | $128 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 26 | 25 | $217 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 24 | 0 | $364 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 23 | 20 | $231 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 23 | 19 | $192 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Tigist Gemechu's medical specialty?
Dr. Tigist Gemechu practices Internal Medicine Physician in Staten Island, NY.
Where does Dr. Tigist Gemechu practice?
Dr. Tigist Gemechu practices at 355 Bard Ave Dept of, Staten Island, NY 103101664. Office phone: 7188182419.
What is Dr. Tigist Gemechu's NPI?
Dr. Tigist Gemechu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518469782, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tigist Gemechu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tigist Gemechu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tigist Gemechu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.