2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1528226719 M.D.
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TADELE DESALEW, M.D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in WALDORF, Maryland. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 589 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$413.63
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TADELE DESALEW, M.D. is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WALDORF, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 589 beneficiaries — 47% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $413.63 across 17 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TADELE DESALEW, M.D. filed 4,842 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WALDORF, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

TADELE DESALEW, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

TADELE DESALEW, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/25/2008

NPI 1528226719

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,842 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Maryland

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 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).

TADELE DESALEW, M.D. is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider practicing in WALDORF, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1528226719. 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.

TADELE DESALEW, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 12070 OLD LINE CTR STE 207, WALDORF, MD, 20602, with a listed phone of (301) 609-6397. NPI 1528226719 was issued on 05/25/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DESALEW 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 4,842 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 589 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.9 million in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% 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.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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

12070 OLD LINE CTR STE 207
WALDORF, MD 20602

Provider Details

NPI 1528226719
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/25/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TADELE DESALEW, 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.

GRACEWAY HEALTH CARE LLC
BALTIMORE, MD
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COMMUNITY MEDICAL GROUP INC
WALDORF, MD

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for TADELE DESALEW, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$414

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

TADELE DESALEW, M.D. — brand share 47.0%
Specialty average (est.)

47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 4,842 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.

4,842
Total Claims
$2.9M
Total Drug Cost
589
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,452
Total Day Supply
340,664
Brand vs Generic
47% brand / 53% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.8M
Generic Drug Cost
$54K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.84
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 108, 65-74: 287, 75-84: 163, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
558
Metformin Hcl
367
Ozempic
Semaglutide
335
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
294
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
271
Atorvastatin Calcium
240
Novolog Flexpen
Insulin Aspart
149
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
132
Alendronate Sodium
130
Lisinopril
100

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

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How TADELE DESALEW, M.D. fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

TADELE DESALEW, M.D.'s 4,842 claims are above the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TADELE DESALEW, M.D.'s specialty?
TADELE DESALEW, M.D. specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in WALDORF, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does TADELE DESALEW, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TADELE DESALEW, M.D. wrote 4,842 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.9M in drug costs for 589 beneficiaries.
Where is TADELE DESALEW, M.D. located?
TADELE DESALEW, M.D. is located at 12070 OLD LINE CTR STE 207, WALDORF, MD, 20602. Phone: (301) 609-6397.
What is TADELE DESALEW, M.D.'s NPI number?
TADELE DESALEW, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528226719, issued on 05/25/2008.
Does TADELE DESALEW, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TADELE DESALEW, M.D.'s prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.8M in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TADELE DESALEW, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TADELE DESALEW, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Metformin Hcl, Ozempic. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TADELE DESALEW, M.D. accept Medicare?
TADELE DESALEW, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,842 Part D claims and 589 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TADELE DESALEW, M.D.'s credentials?
TADELE DESALEW, M.D.'s NPI is 1528226719 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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