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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1174595607 M.D.
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Internal Medicine Physician in Denver, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal 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
729
Medicare Part D claims · 249 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
What the federal data shows
Mengistu Yemane, M.D. filed 729 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Internal Medicine Physician in Denver, Colorado.
- 729
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Mengistu Yemane, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
729 Top 29% higher than 71% 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)
Mengistu Yemane, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Mengistu Yemane, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
729 73% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado 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).
Mengistu Yemane, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1375 E 20TH AVE, Denver, CO, 80205, with a listed phone of (303) 338-4545. NPI 1174595607 was issued on 02/07/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 729 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 249 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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 | 1174595607 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/07/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Mengistu Yemane, 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.
Colorado Permanente Medical Group PC
Denver, CO
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
729
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
249
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,114
- Total Day Supply
- 27,002
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
- Opioid Claims
- 31 (4.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 54
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.42
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 16, 65-74: 112, 75-84: 86, 85+: 35
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Mengistu Yemane, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hbr
64 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
29 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
28 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 25
Atorvastatin Calcium
25 claims
- Losartan Potassium 23
Losartan Potassium
23 claims
- Meloxicam 20
Meloxicam
20 claims
- Omeprazole 19
Omeprazole
19 claims
- Furosemide 18
Furosemide
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 64 |
| Prednisone | 29 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 28 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 |
| Losartan Potassium | 23 |
| Meloxicam | 20 |
| Omeprazole | 19 |
| Furosemide | 18 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Mengistu Yemane, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Mengistu Yemane, M.D.'s 729 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Yemane.
Dr. Emily Aaron
MD
Denver, CO
Dr. Cynthia Abacan
MD
Pueblo, CO
Dr. David Abbey
MS MD
Fort Collins, CO
Dr. Ahmed Abdulrahman
MD
Pueblo, CO
Dr. Victor Abela
D.O.
Denver, CO
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mengistu Yemane, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Mengistu Yemane, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Denver, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Mengistu Yemane, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Mengistu Yemane, M.D. wrote 729 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 249 beneficiaries.
Where is Mengistu Yemane, M.D. located? ▼
Mengistu Yemane, M.D. is located at 1375 E 20TH AVE, Denver, CO, 80205. Phone: (303) 338-4545.
What is Mengistu Yemane, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Mengistu Yemane, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174595607, issued on 02/07/2006.
Does Mengistu Yemane, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Mengistu Yemane, M.D. had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Mengistu Yemane, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Mengistu Yemane, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Citalopram Hbr, Prednisone, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Mengistu Yemane, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Mengistu Yemane, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 729 Part D claims and 249 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Mengistu Yemane, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Mengistu Yemane, M.D.'s NPI is 1174595607 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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