NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1417005000 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Belachew Tessema, M.D.
Otolaryngology Physician in Farmington, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 11,060 in Otolaryngology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
395
Medicare Part D claims · 127 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 536
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.7K
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Belachew Tessema, M.D. filed 395 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Otolaryngology Physician in Farmington, Connecticut, prescribing 90% generic.
- 395
- Part D claims, 2024
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥56th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Belachew Tessema, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1417005000), first enumerated 01/08/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 395 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
4 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$1.7K in reported industry payments (20 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1417005000 · Otolaryngology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1417005000
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MID 11K Otolaryngology Physician
- RX-LIGHT 395
- BOOK-THIN 137 in Connecticut
- PHOTO-ENUM Peter Koltai, MD · 2007
Belachew Tessema, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
395 ≥ 56th percentile 56% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Belachew Tessema, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 4 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Belachew Tessema, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
395 26% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1417005000 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/08/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Belachew Tessema, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
According to CMS billing records, Belachew Tessema, M.D. is affiliated with 4 Medicare-billing facilities, 1 of which carry a CMS Hospital overall star rating.
Hartford Hospital
★★★★☆ 4/5
Hartford, CT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 070025
Ear Nose And Throat Institute OF Connecticut PLLC
Farmington, CT
Mclean Fund
Simsbury, CT
University OF Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, CT
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Belachew Tessema, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.7K
Largest payer
GENZYME CORPORATION
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Belachew Tessema, M.D. - brand share 10.0%
Otolaryngology Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 395 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
395
Total Claims
$144K
Total Drug Cost
127
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 476.033
- Total Day Supply
- 10,343
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $135K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 106
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.08
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 75, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Belachew Tessema, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Ipratropium Bromide
Ipratropium Bromide
67 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
52 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
50 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
27 claims
- Dupixent Pen 25
Dupixent Pen
25 claims
- Doxycycline Monohy… 22
Doxycycline Monohydrate
22 claims
- Fluticasone Propio… 22
Fluticasone Propionate
22 claims
- Budesonide 21
Budesonide
21 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | 67 |
| Prednisone | 52 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 50 |
| Methylprednisolone | 27 |
| Dupixent Pen Dupilumab | 25 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 22 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 22 |
| Budesonide | 21 |
| Famotidine | 17 |
| Azithromycin | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How Belachew Tessema, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
11,060
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
536
Avg Claims per Provider
Belachew Tessema, M.D.'s 395 claims are below the specialty average of 536.
Nationwide Otolaryngology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Tessema, both outside Connecticut so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Tessema.
One of 137 Otolaryngology Physician providers enrolled in Connecticut, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Paul Alberti
M.D.
North Haven, CT
Dr. Erin Alday
MD
Farmington, CT
Ali Alkabasi
Farmington, CT
Dr. Abdel Allam
M.D.
Bristol, CT
Dr. David Astrachan
MD
Hamden, CT
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belachew Tessema, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Belachew Tessema, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Farmington, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Belachew Tessema, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Belachew Tessema, M.D. wrote 395 Medicare Part D claims totaling $144K in drug costs for 127 beneficiaries.
Where is Belachew Tessema, M.D. located? ▼
Belachew Tessema, M.D. is located at 21 SOUTH RD, Farmington, CT, 06032. Phone: (860) 284-4950.
What is Belachew Tessema, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Belachew Tessema, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417005000, issued on 01/08/2007.
Does Belachew Tessema, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Belachew Tessema, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $135K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,060 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 536 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Belachew Tessema, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Belachew Tessema, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ipratropium Bromide, Prednisone, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Belachew Tessema, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Belachew Tessema, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 395 Part D claims and 127 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Belachew Tessema, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Belachew Tessema, M.D.'s NPI is 1417005000 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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