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Dr. Getachew Mekasha, MD, PHD

Individual provider Gastroenterology Physician · NPI 1912928243

Dr. Getachew Mekasha, MD, PHD is a Gastroenterology in Washington, District of Columbia. Graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1996, 30 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in District of Columbia and Maryland.

Years since qualifying
30
Trained at
Howard University College of Medicine
Licensed in
DC, MD
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.
PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
A research doctorate. In healthcare it usually sits alongside a clinical licence.

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Practice location Address checks out

2139 Georgia Ave NW Ste 3A
Washington, DC 20001-3035
Phone: (202) 865-1881
Fax: (202) 865-6464
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Specialties & licences

Gastroenterology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207RG0100X · Licence MD21367 (DC)
Gastroenterology Physician Taxonomy 207RG0100X · Licence D44486 (MD)

Record details

NPI number1912928243
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD , PHD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJuly 22, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJuly 1, 2010

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyGASTROENTEROLOGY
Medical schoolHOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1996 (30 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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