Physician Profile
Asefa J. Mekonnen, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Mekonnen
Asefa J. Mekonnen, MD is a healthcare provider in Rockville, MD specializing in sleep medicine. Asefa is also listed as specializing in pulmonary disease. According to Medicare claims data, Asefa cared for 2,630 Medicare patients across 5,241 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes, and management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (301) 762-5020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1201 SEVEN LOCKS RD STE 111
Rockville, MD 20854
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Sleep Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Insomnia
- Narcolepsy
- Restless legs syndrome
- Sleep apnea
- Snoring
Breathing disruption
- Shallow Breathing In Sleep
- Suffocation Feelings In Bed
- Waking Up Gasping Or Choking
Circadian rhythm
- Antisocial personality disorder
- Delayed Sleep Phase
- Irregular Sleep-Wake Schedule
- Jet Lag Disorder
- Non-24-Hour Body Clock
- Shift Work Sleep Problems
- Sleep problems
Daytime alertness
- Daytime Exhaustion
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Excessive Sleeping
- Sleep Grogginess
- Sudden Muscle Weakness When Laughing
Excessive sleepiness
- Sleeping Beauty Syndrome
General sleep
- Hot flashes
- Nighttime Acid Reflux
- Pregnancy Sleep Problems
General symptoms
- Waking Up With Headaches
Hormonal sleep
- Menopause Sleep Problems
Insomnia & anxiety
- Sleep Anxiety
Movement disorders
- Head Banging While Sleeping
- Restless Arm Syndrome
Neurological sleep
- Nighttime Seizures
Parasomnia
- Acting Out Dreams
- Bedwetting
- Chronic Nightmares
- Exploding Head Syndrome
- Hallucinations While Falling Asleep
- Sleep Eating
- Sleep Groaning
- Sleep Paralysis
- Sleep Problems in Kids
- Sleep Talking
- Sleepwalking
Parasomnias
- Sexsomnia
Pediatric sleep
- Child Sleep Problems
Sleep breathing
- Mouth Breathing While Sleeping
- Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
Sleep disruption
- Waking Up to Pee
Sleep movement
- Nighttime Leg Kicking
- Sleep Twitches
- Teeth Grinding In Sleep
Sleep quality
- Restless Sleep
- Waking Up In Panic
Sleep timing
- Waking Up Too Early
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- CPAP titration
- Home sleep test
- Sleep study
Behavioral therapy
- Child Sleep Habit Coaching
- CPAP Desensitization Therapy
- Sleep counseling
- Sleep hygiene counseling
- Sleep Restriction Therapy
- Stimulus Control Therapy
Circadian therapy
- Light Box Therapy
- Melatonin Timing Protocol
Consultation
- CPAP Alternatives Consultation
- Sleep Choking And Acid Reflux Management
CPAP & positive airway pressure
- Adaptive Servo-Ventilation Setup
- Auto-CPAP Setup
- BiPAP therapy
- CPAP Heated Tubing & Humidifier Setup
- CPAP Mask Fitting
- CPAP Pressure Adjustment
Device management
- Central Sleep Apnea Pacemaker Setup
- Inspire Therapy Programming
Devices
- Nasal Dilator Fitting For Snoring
- Nasal Expiratory Valve Fitting
Diagnostic testing
- Daytime Nap Study
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Overnight Oxygen Tracking
- Sleep Alertness Test
- Sleep Tracker Watch Monitoring
Diagnostics
- Actigraphy Sleep Tracking
- Nasal Airflow Testing
- Overnight Brain Wave Monitoring
Evaluations
- DOT Sleep Apnea Clearance
- Pediatric Sleep Apnea Evaluation
Lifestyle & devices
- Positional Sleep Therapy
Medical management
- Sleep Medication Review & Tapering
Oral appliances
- Night Guard For Clenching
- Oral Appliance Adjustment
- Sleep Apnea Mouthpiece
- Snoring Mouth Guard Fitting
Respiratory care
- Nighttime Oxygen Therapy Setup
- Non-Invasive Ventilation Setup
Snoring & airway
- Laser Snoring Treatment
- Radiofrequency Tissue Reduction For Snoring
Surgery
- Tonsil And Adenoid Removal For Sleep Apnea
Surgical & implants
- Deviated Septum Surgery For Sleep
- Expansion Sphincter Pharyngoplasty
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Jaw Advancement Surgery
- Palate Stiffening Procedure
- Tongue Base Reduction Surgery
- Turbinate Shrinking For Breathing
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Therapy
- Myofunctional Therapy for Tongue Thrust
- Sleep Dread Desensitization
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,241 services · 2,630 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Sleep Medicine |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
32 | Too few peers to compare |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep | Treatment | 95819 |
402 | Too few peers to compare |
| Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time | Treatment | 95800 |
213 | More than most peers in Sleep Medicine |
| Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) | Treatment | 95811 |
167 | More than most peers in Sleep Medicine |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | Treatment | 94060 |
163 | More often than most peers in Sleep Medicine |
| Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | Treatment | 94726 |
162 | More often than most peers in Sleep Medicine |
| Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | Treatment | 94729 |
144 | More often than most peers in Sleep Medicine |
| Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) | Treatment | 95810 |
94 | More often than most peers in Sleep Medicine |
| Test for exercise-induced heart and lung stress | Treatment | 94621 |
41 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other sleep medicines in Rockville 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1994 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Mekonnen specialize in?
Dr. Mekonnen is a sleep medicine in Rockville, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Mekonnen located?
Dr. Mekonnen is listed at 1201 Seven Locks Rd Ste 111, Rockville, MD 20854. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Mekonnen's phone number?
The number on file is (301) 762-5020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Mekonnen's NPI number?
Dr. Mekonnen's National Provider Identifier is 1306841812. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Mekonnen go to medical school?
Dr. Mekonnen attended Other, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Mekonnen been practicing?
Dr. Mekonnen has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Mekonnen do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Mekonnen performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as measurement of brain wave activity , awake and asleep and sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Mekonnen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Mekonnen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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