Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Menilik Asfaw, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Hospitalist Physician · Puyallup, WA
- NPI 1972093953
- Accepts Medicare
- 28 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
401 15Th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 983723715
(253) 697-4000 - Additional location
-
1717 S J St
Tacoma, WA 984054933
(253) 426-6341
fax (253) 426-6344
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2018 — 8 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 4, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Washington #MD61408033 · Tennessee #62640
- Medicaid
- WA #2236202
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972093953. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,122
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$105,572
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 579 | 251 | $74 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 305 | 110 | $115 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 176 | 174 | $108 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 45 | 45 | $121 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 17 | 17 | $162 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 163. This provider delivers 6.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$57
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | 1 | $35.53 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $21.34 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
215
Patients
211
Total drug cost
$1,963
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | Generic | 46 | 45 | $597 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 27 | 27 | $254 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 22 | 21 | $87 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 21 | 21 | $251 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 18 | 18 | $140 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 17 | 17 | $86 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 14 | 14 | $124 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 14 | 13 | $116 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 14 | 13 | $79 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 11 | 11 | $43 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Menilik Asfaw's medical specialty?
Dr. Menilik Asfaw practices Hospitalist Physician in Puyallup, WA.
Where does Dr. Menilik Asfaw practice?
Dr. Menilik Asfaw practices at 401 15Th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 983723715. Office phone: 2536974000.
What is Dr. Menilik Asfaw's NPI?
Dr. Menilik Asfaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972093953, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Menilik Asfaw accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Menilik Asfaw accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Menilik Asfaw 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.