NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1912928243 M.D., PH.D.
Verify on CMS → Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D.
Gastroenterology Physician in Washington, District of Columbia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 17,061 in Gastroenterology 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
427
Medicare Part D claims · 196 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 848
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D. filed 427 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Gastroenterology Physician in Washington, District of Columbia, prescribing 92% generic.
- 427
- Part D claims, 2024
- 92%
- generic prescribing
- ≥61st
- 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 Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.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 1912928243), first enumerated 07/22/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 427 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
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1912928243 · Gastroenterology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1912928243
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 17K Gastroenterology Physician
- RX-LIGHT 427
- BOOK-THIN 76 in District of Columbia
- PHOTO-ENUM Bennett Roth, MD · 2006
Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
427 ≥ 61st percentile 61% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D. 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 Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
427 50% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in District of Columbia
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among District of Columbia 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 Gastroenterology 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1912928243 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D., PH.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/22/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D. - brand share 8.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 427 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.
427
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
196
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 564.667
- Total Day Supply
- 11,286
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $646
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 22
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.39
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 34, 65-74: 118, 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 Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
87 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
77 claims
- Lactulose
Lactulose
64 claims
- Gavilyte-G
Gavilyte-G
63 claims
- Peg-3350 And Elect… 33
Peg-3350 And Electrolytes
33 claims
- Gavilyte-C 27
Gavilyte-C
27 claims
- Peg 3350-Electrolyte 12
Peg 3350-Electrolyte
12 claims
- Sod Sulf-Potass Su… 12
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 87 |
| Famotidine | 77 |
| Lactulose | 64 |
| Gavilyte-G Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 63 |
| Peg-3350 And Electrolytes Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 33 |
| Gavilyte-C Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 27 |
| Peg 3350-Electrolyte Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg | 12 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates | 12 |
| Metronidazole | 11 |
| Omeprazole | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
17,061
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
848
Avg Claims per Provider
Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D.'s 427 claims are below the specialty average of 848.
Nationwide Gastroenterology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Mekasha, both outside District of Columbia so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in District of Columbia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in District of Columbia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Mekasha.
One of 76 Gastroenterology Physician providers enrolled in District of Columbia, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Farshad Aduli
MD
Washington, DC
Dr. Ali Alsayed Hussain
M.D
Washington, DC
Dr. Nikiya Asamoah-Clark
M.D.
Washington, DC
Dr. Roshan Bashir
M.D.
Washington, DC
Stanley Benjamin
Washington, DC
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D.'s specialty? ▼
Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Washington, District of Columbia. Credentials: M.D., PH.D..
How much does Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D. wrote 427 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 196 beneficiaries.
Where is Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D. located? ▼
Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D. is located at 2139 GEORGIA AVE NW, Washington, DC, 20001. Phone: (202) 865-1881.
What is Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912928243, issued on 07/22/2006.
Does Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $646 in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 17,061 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 848 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Famotidine, Lactulose. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 427 Part D claims and 196 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D.'s credentials? ▼
Getachew Mekasha, M.D., PH.D.'s NPI is 1912928243 with credentials M.D., PH.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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