Berhane Siraw Asfaw, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Federal Way, WA

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Berhane Siraw Asfaw, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Federal Way, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Franciscan Medical Group and his current practice location is 34515 9th Ave S, Federal Way, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 426-6341.

Berhane Siraw Asfaw is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD60022445) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1760593057.

Contact Information

Berhane Siraw Asfaw, MD
34515 9th Ave S,
Federal Way, WA 98003-6761
(253) 426-6341
(253) 426-6344

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBerhane Siraw Asfaw
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience40 Years
Location34515 9th Ave S, Federal Way, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Berhane Siraw Asfaw graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760593057
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/15/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153328976
  • Enrollment ID: I20090223000112

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Berhane Siraw Asfaw such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760593057NPI-NPPES
2001219MedicaidWA
734567224BMedicaidGA
52209962OtherGABCBS OF GA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine MD60022445 (Washington)Secondary
173000000XLegal Medicine 057771 (Georgia)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist MD60022445 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Francis Community HospitalFederal way, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Medical Group05471738661259

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Berhane Siraw Asfaw allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFranciscan Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093165334
PECOS PAC ID: 0547173866
Enrollment ID: O20031111000789
Entity NameFhs Inpatient Team
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326058017
PECOS PAC ID: 7012813421
Enrollment ID: O20031208000806
Entity NameNorthwest Hospital Medicine Physicians Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972056752
PECOS PAC ID: 6406805449
Enrollment ID: O20050208000754

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Berhane Siraw Asfaw is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Berhane Siraw Asfaw, MD
34515 9th Ave S,
Federal Way, WA 98003-6761

Ph: (253) 426-6341		Berhane Siraw Asfaw, MD
34515 9th Ave S,
Federal Way, WA 98003-6761

Ph: (253) 426-6341

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Hospitalist Doctors in Federal Way, WA

Dr. Usha R Emani, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 34515 9th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 253-426-6341    Fax: 253-426-6344
Ms. Keira Meng Yi Lo, M.D.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 34515 9th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 253-426-6341    Fax: 253-426-6344

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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