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2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1316631450 MD
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Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Tacoma, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,779 in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 144 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Dejene Abetew, MD filed 1,210 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Tacoma, Washington, prescribing 83% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
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.
Dejene Abetew, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,210 Top 22% higher than 78% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Dejene Abetew, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Dejene Abetew, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,210 75% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Washington 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 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) 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).
Dejene Abetew, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3020 S UNION AVE, Tacoma, WA, 98409, with a listed phone of (253) 844-4327. NPI 1316631450 was issued on 06/02/2023.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,210 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 144 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $61K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.2%.
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1316631450 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/02/2023 |
License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Dejene Abetew, MD. To verify Dejene Abetew, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Dejene Abetew, MD - brand share 16.0%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,210 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.
1,210
Total Claims
$61K
Total Drug Cost
144
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,217
- Total Day Supply
- 22,509
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $37K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $23K
- Opioid Claims
- 232 (19.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 46
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.77
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 35, 75-84: 55, 85+: 41
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Dejene Abetew, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
88 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
65 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
65 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
49 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 34
Atorvastatin Calcium
34 claims
- Mirtazapine 33
Mirtazapine
33 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 32
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
32 claims
- Lorazepam 31
Lorazepam
31 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 88 |
| Furosemide | 65 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 65 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 49 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 34 |
| Mirtazapine | 33 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 32 |
| Lorazepam | 31 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 30 |
| Fentanyl | 29 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview
How Dejene Abetew, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider
Dejene Abetew, MD's 1,210 claims are below the specialty average of 4,854.
Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Abetew.
Dr. Scott Balson
M.D.
Tacoma, WA
Dr. Janice L Bishop
M.D.
Bellevue, WA
Dr. Sharon Brown
APRN
Anacortes, WA
Dr. Patricia Coyman
DO
Yakima, WA
Dr. Bruce Dentler
MD, ABFP, CMD
Spokane, WA
Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dejene Abetew, MD's specialty? ▼
Dejene Abetew, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in Tacoma, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does Dejene Abetew, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Dejene Abetew, MD wrote 1,210 Medicare Part D claims totaling $61K in drug costs for 144 beneficiaries.
Where is Dejene Abetew, MD located? ▼
Dejene Abetew, MD is located at 3020 S UNION AVE, Tacoma, WA, 98409. Phone: (253) 844-4327.
What is Dejene Abetew, MD's NPI number? ▼
Dejene Abetew, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316631450, issued on 06/02/2023.
Does Dejene Abetew, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Dejene Abetew, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K in brand drug costs.
Does Dejene Abetew, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Dejene Abetew, MD had 232 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.2%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Dejene Abetew, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dejene Abetew, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Furosemide, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Dejene Abetew, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Dejene Abetew, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,210 Part D claims and 144 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Dejene Abetew, MD's credentials? ▼
Dejene Abetew, MD's NPI is 1316631450 with credentials MD. 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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