Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Dereje Desta, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Hospitalist Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Humble, TX
- NPI 1427289321
- Accepts Medicare
- 30 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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18951 N Memorial Dr
Humble, TX 773384217
(281) 540-7700
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 16, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #P2635 · Missouri #2017000620
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427289321. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
539
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$66,074
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 301 | 119 | $120 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 92 | 89 | $116 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 74 | 74 | $174 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 37 | 19 | $80 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 19 | 19 | $76 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 16 | 16 | $132 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 16 peers in this city , average services per provider: 117. This provider delivers 4.6× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
148
Patients
130
Total drug cost
$9,667
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 25 | 24 | $224 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 20 | 20 | $344 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 15 | 12 | $8,565 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 15 | 15 | $30 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 14 | 12 | $124 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 12 | 12 | $51 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 12 | 12 | $161 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 12 | 0 | $94 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 12 | 12 | $51 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 11 | 11 | $24 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Dereje Desta's medical specialty?
Dr. Dereje Desta practices Hospitalist Physician in Humble, TX.
Where does Dr. Dereje Desta practice?
Dr. Dereje Desta practices at 18951 N Memorial Dr, Humble, TX 773384217. Office phone: 2815407700.
What is Dr. Dereje Desta's NPI?
Dr. Dereje Desta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427289321, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Dereje Desta accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Dereje Desta accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Dereje Desta commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.