Merfake Semret, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Rochester, MN

Merfake Semret, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Rochester, Minnesota. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Peninsula Kidney Associates Pc and his current practice location is 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (507) 284-2511.

Merfake Semret is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 51268) 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 1700093176.

Contact Information

Merfake Semret, MD
200 1st St Sw,
Rochester, MN 55905-0001
(507) 284-2511
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMerfake Semret
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience28 Years
Location200 1st St Sw, Rochester, Minnesota
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:
  • Merfake Semret graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700093176
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/21/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173696671
  • Enrollment ID: I20110809000411

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Merfake Semret such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700093176NPI-NPPES
P00642987OtherMNMEDICARE, RAILROAD
ENROLLEDMedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 103805 (Minnesota)Secondary
207RA0000XInternal Medicine - Adolescent Medicine 4301086643 (Michigan)Secondary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 51268 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Langley DialysisHampton, VADialysis facility
Zara Dialysis LlcNewport news, VADialysis facility
Williamsburg DialysisWilliamsburg, VADialysis facility
Davita - Newport NewsNewport news, VADialysis facility
Sentara Careplex HospitalHampton, VAHospital
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate HospitalNewport news, VAHospital
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical CenterWilliamsburg, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Peninsula Kidney Associates Pc14563480778

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. Merfake Semret allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePeninsula Kidney Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750436531
PECOS PAC ID: 1456348077
Enrollment ID: O20040427000609

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. Merfake Semret 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
Merfake Semret, MD
200 1st St Sw,
Rochester, MN 55905-0001

Ph: (507) 284-2511
Merfake Semret, MD
200 1st St Sw,
Rochester, MN 55905-0001

Ph: (507) 284-2511

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