ASTER ASSEFA M.D. – NPI #1912012295
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

ASTER ASSEFA is a physician located in MOUNT PLEASANT, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1912012295 to ASTER ASSEFA on August 20, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jan 19, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ASTER ASSEFA below.

NPI Profile for
ASTER ASSEFA

NPI Number
1912012295
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
ASTER ASSEFA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
603 N CHURCH ST
MOUNT PLEASANT, PA 15666-1006
Phone: (724) 547-3030 Fax: (724) 547-4596
Mailing address
711 REMBRANDT CIR
IRWIN, PA 15642-9530
Phone: (724) 861-4770 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 19, 2022

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 PA MD063307L

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ASTER ASSEFA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EXCELA HEALTH - FRICK HOSPITAL
      508 SOUTH CHURCH STREET
      MOUNT PLEASANT, PA 15666
    • EXCELA HEALTH LATROBE HOSPITAL
      ONE MELLON WAY
      LATROBE, PA 15650
    • EXCELA HEALTH WESTMORELAND REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      532 WEST PITTSBURGH STREET
      GREENSBURG, PA 15601
    • HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL
      401 EAST MURPHY AVENUE
      CONNELLSVILLE, PA 15425
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • EXCELA HEALTH HOME CARE & HOSPICE
      501 WEST OTTERMAN STREET
      GREENSBURG, PA 15601

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