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2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1487961397 M.D
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Hospitalist Physician in Muncie, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,825 in Hospitalist 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.
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Prescribing volume
469
Medicare Part D claims · 173 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$13.12
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Degesew Bezza, M.D filed 469 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in Muncie, Indiana, prescribing 83% generic.
- 469
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Degesew Bezza, M.D's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
469 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Degesew Bezza, M.D practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 5 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 Degesew Bezza, M.D?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospitalist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
469 47% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Hospitalist Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Degesew Bezza, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 2401 W UNIVERSITY AVE, Muncie, IN, 47303, with a listed phone of (765) 751-5087. NPI 1487961397 was issued on 09/13/2010.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 469 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 173 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $46K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%.
Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1487961397 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospitalist Physician |
| Credentials | M.D |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/13/2010 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Degesew Bezza, 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, Degesew Bezza, M.D is affiliated with 5 Medicare-billing facilities, 1 of which carry a CMS Hospital overall star rating.
Henry County Memorial Hospital
★★★★☆ 4/5
New Castle, IN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 150030
Hospitalist Physicians OF Indiana PC
Fort Wayne, IN
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Physicians Inc
Muncie, IN
IU Health Medical Group LLC
Indianapolis, IN
St Vincent Physician Services Hospital And Health Care Center
Indianapolis, IN
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 Degesew Bezza, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$13
Largest payer
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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
Degesew Bezza, M.D - brand share 17.0%
Hospitalist Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 469 2023 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 2023.
469
Total Claims
$46K
Total Drug Cost
173
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 515
- Total Day Supply
- 11,586
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $42K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 12 (2.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 80
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.40
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 32, 65-74: 55, 75-84: 56, 85+: 30
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Degesew Bezza, M.D prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Eliquis
Eliquis
53 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
44 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
39 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
31 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
28 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
24 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 18
Atorvastatin Calcium
18 claims
- Diltiazem 24hr Er … 14
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 53 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 44 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 39 |
| Prednisone | 31 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 28 |
| Furosemide | 24 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 18 |
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd) Diltiazem Hcl | 14 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 12 |
| Losartan Potassium | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hospitalist Physician Overview
How Degesew Bezza, M.D fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.
16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider
Degesew Bezza, M.D's 469 claims are below the specialty average of 888.
Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bezza.
Dr. Joseph Abdayem
M.D.
Terre Haute, IN
Dr. Almaz Abdyrakov
M.D.
Hammond, IN
Ahmed Abusamra
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Tigist Adugna
M.D
New Castle, IN
Dr. Brian Aguilar
MD
McCordsville, IN
Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Degesew Bezza, M.D's specialty? ▼
Degesew Bezza, M.D specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in Muncie, Indiana. Credentials: M.D.
How much does Degesew Bezza, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Degesew Bezza, M.D wrote 469 Medicare Part D claims totaling $46K in drug costs for 173 beneficiaries.
Where is Degesew Bezza, M.D located? ▼
Degesew Bezza, M.D is located at 2401 W UNIVERSITY AVE, Muncie, IN, 47303. Phone: (765) 751-5087.
What is Degesew Bezza, M.D's NPI number? ▼
Degesew Bezza, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487961397, issued on 09/13/2010.
Does Degesew Bezza, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Degesew Bezza, M.D's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $42K in brand drug costs.
Does Degesew Bezza, M.D prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Degesew Bezza, M.D had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Degesew Bezza, M.D prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Degesew Bezza, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Degesew Bezza, M.D accept Medicare? ▼
Degesew Bezza, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 469 Part D claims and 173 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Degesew Bezza, M.D's credentials? ▼
Degesew Bezza, M.D's NPI is 1487961397 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 (2023). 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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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