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Michael Tekeste, MD

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About Dr. Tekeste

Michael Tekeste, MD is a healthcare provider in Seattle, WA specializing in nephrology. Michael is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 778 services to 481 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'. This provider record is associated with NPI 1881952091.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 2011

Specialty

Nephrology (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

WA licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. MD60870960As reported
OR licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 177351As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1881952091Issued 2012

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Tekeste?

Dr. Tekeste is a kidney specialist in Seattle, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Tekeste's address?

Dr. Tekeste is listed at 904 7Th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Tekeste?

The number on file is (206) 860-4478. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Tekeste?

Dr. Tekeste's National Provider Identifier is 1881952091. 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. Tekeste train?

Dr. Tekeste attended Other, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Tekeste have?

Dr. Tekeste has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Dr. Tekeste perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tekeste the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Dr. Tekeste's profile verified?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Tekeste. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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