Mahdere S Asfaw, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Salem, VA

Mahdere S Asfaw, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Salem, Virginia. He graduated from medical school in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Mary Washington Healthcare Physicians and his current practice location is 1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (516) 610-3572.

Mahdere S Asfaw is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101248342) 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 1083797047.

Contact Information

Mahdere S Asfaw, MD
1970 Roanoke Blvd,
Salem, VA 24153-6404
(516) 610-3572
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMahdere S Asfaw
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience31 Years
Location1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, Virginia
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:
  • Mahdere S Asfaw graduated from medical school in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083797047
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/10/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416956941
  • Enrollment ID: I20110426000301

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mahdere S Asfaw such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083797047NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 0101248342 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mary Washington HospitalFredericksburg, VAHospital
Stafford Hospital, LlcStafford, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mary Washington Healthcare Physicians2769546530289

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. Mahdere S Asfaw allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMary Washington Healthcare Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295999852
PECOS PAC ID: 2769546530
Enrollment ID: O20090123000298

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. Mahdere S 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
Mahdere S Asfaw, MD
1970 Roanoke Blvd,
Salem, VA 24153-6404

Ph: (516) 610-3572
Mahdere S Asfaw, MD
1970 Roanoke Blvd,
Salem, VA 24153-6404

Ph: (516) 610-3572

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