2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1144376450 M.D.
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MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D.

Infectious Disease Physician in NEW YORK, New York. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
604
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW YORK, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 604 claims across 24 beneficiaries — 30% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D. filed 604 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEW YORK, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.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).

MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/27/2007

NPI 1144376450

Primary specialty

Infectious Disease Physician

Mid-sized

8,292 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

604 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 816

Specialty distribution in New York

How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Infectious Disease Physician share within New York

1. Infectious Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Infectious Disease Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Infectious Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Infectious Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Infectious Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Infectious Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider practicing in NEW YORK, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1144376450. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1249 5TH AVE, NEW YORK, NY, 10029, with a listed phone of (212) 360-1000. NPI 1144376450 was issued on 01/27/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABEBE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 604 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $263K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,292 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 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

1249 5TH AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10029

Provider Details

NPI 1144376450
Specialty Infectious Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/27/2007

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D.. To verify MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D. — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 604 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.

604
Total Claims
$263K
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
609
Total Day Supply
16,345
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$246K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.45

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Pravastatin Sodium
41
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
26
Atorvastatin Calcium
24
Levothyroxine Sodium
24
Tamsulosin Hcl
23
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
21
Januvia
Sitagliptin Phosphate
21
Lamotrigine
18
Amlodipine Besylate
17
Lactulose
16

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Infectious Disease Physician Overview

How MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D. fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.

8,292
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider

MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D.'s 604 claims are below the specialty average of 816.

Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ABEBE.

Compare Infectious Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D.'s specialty?
MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D. specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in NEW YORK, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D. wrote 604 Medicare Part D claims totaling $263K in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
Where is MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D. located?
MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D. is located at 1249 5TH AVE, NEW YORK, NY, 10029. Phone: (212) 360-1000.
What is MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D.'s NPI number?
MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144376450, issued on 01/27/2007.
Does MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D.'s prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $246K in brand drug costs.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,292 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pravastatin Sodium, Myrbetriq, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D. accept Medicare?
MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 604 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D.'s credentials?
MEKONNEN ABEBE, M.D.'s NPI is 1144376450 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

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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