2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1740740984 M.D.
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NATHAN ASFAW, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin. 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
47
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888

What the federal data shows

NATHAN ASFAW, M.D. filed 47 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin.

47
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.

NATHAN ASFAW, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

47 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NATHAN ASFAW, 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 NATHAN ASFAW, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/22/2019

NPI 1740740984

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

47 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Wisconsin

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within Wisconsin

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist 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).

NATHAN ASFAW, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1740740984. 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.

NATHAN ASFAW, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 945 N 12TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53233, with a listed phone of (414) 219-7635. NPI 1740740984 was issued on 03/22/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ASFAW 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 47 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend. 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.

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

945 N 12TH ST
MILWAUKEE, WI 53233

Provider Details

NPI 1740740984
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/22/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NATHAN ASFAW, 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.

AURORA MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
MILWAUKEE, WI

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.

47
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
47
Total Day Supply
738
Generic Drug Cost
$500
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.36
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 11, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How NATHAN ASFAW, 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

NATHAN ASFAW, M.D.'s 47 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Wisconsin

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ASFAW.

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATHAN ASFAW, M.D.'s specialty?
NATHAN ASFAW, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin. Credentials: M.D..
How much does NATHAN ASFAW, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NATHAN ASFAW, M.D. wrote 47 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
Where is NATHAN ASFAW, M.D. located?
NATHAN ASFAW, M.D. is located at 945 N 12TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53233. Phone: (414) 219-7635.
What is NATHAN ASFAW, M.D.'s NPI number?
NATHAN ASFAW, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740740984, issued on 03/22/2019.
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.
Does NATHAN ASFAW, M.D. accept Medicare?
NATHAN ASFAW, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 47 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 NATHAN ASFAW, M.D.'s credentials?
NATHAN ASFAW, M.D.'s NPI is 1740740984 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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