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Dr. Getu Assefa, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology Physician (CMS: Interventional Cardiology) · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Hermitage, TN
- NPI 1326019142
- Accepts Medicare
- 37 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 6 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5651 Frist Blvd Ste 603
Hermitage, TN 370762079
(615) 886-1968
fax (615) 889-8527
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 22, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0011X — NUCC code
- State licenses (6)
- Tennessee #55032 · Kentucky #44784 · Virginia #0101230963 · District of Columbia #MD32922 · Maryland #D0062679 · Pennsylvania #MD435987
- Medicaid (2)
- TN #Q073826 · KY #7100197410
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326019142. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,430
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$239,206
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 460 | 285 | $119 | |
J2785 |
Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg | 233 | 59 | $50 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 213 | 210 | $66 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 167 | 163 | $179 | |
A9502 |
Technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study dose | 122 | 61 | $116 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 118 | 106 | $85 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 101 | 89 | $8 | |
93356 |
Heart muscle strain imaging | 97 | 97 | $34 | |
A9500 |
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose | 76 | 38 | $111 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 70 | 63 | $10 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Hermitage Interventional Cardiology Physician, average services per provider: 252. This provider delivers 9.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$12,754
Transactions
104
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShockWave Medical, INC | 7 | $7,607.14 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 30 | $2,370.73 | |
| Penumbra, INC. | 9 | $1,877.29 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 10 | $164.98 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 9 | $141.24 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 21 | $136.40 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 6 | $119.80 | |
| Inspire Medical Systems, INC. | 1 | $47.02 | |
| Tactile Systems Technology INC | 2 | $46.05 | |
| Vital Connect, INC | 2 | $42.00 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 2 | $33.31 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $31.84 | |
| Terumo Medical Corporation | 1 | $30.68 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $27.03 | |
| Reflow Medical INC | 1 | $20.35 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,636
Patients
888
Total drug cost
$291,300
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 497 | 156 | $7,077 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 333 | 112 | $1,406 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 256 | 83 | $2,867 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 252 | 86 | $2,615 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 233 | 60 | $217,868 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ER (Isosorbide Mononitrate) | Brand | 188 | 63 | $2,442 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 139 | 57 | $2,384 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 124 | 52 | $2,080 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 98 | 40 | $544 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 95 | 40 | $458 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Getu Assefa's medical specialty?
Dr. Getu Assefa practices Interventional Cardiology Physician in Hermitage, TN.
Where does Dr. Getu Assefa practice?
Dr. Getu Assefa practices at 5651 Frist Blvd Ste 603, Hermitage, TN 370762079. Office phone: 6158861968.
What is Dr. Getu Assefa's NPI?
Dr. Getu Assefa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326019142, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Getu Assefa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Getu Assefa accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Getu Assefa commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2785); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.