DEJENE F. ABETEW MD – NPI #1316631450
Family Medicine

A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.

DEJENE ABETEW is a physician located in TACOMA, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316631450 to DEJENE ABETEW on June 02, 2023. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QG0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 06, 2025. 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 DEJENE ABETEW below.

NPI Profile for
DEJENE F. ABETEW

NPI Number
1316631450
Enumeration Date

(more than 3 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DEJENE F. ABETEW
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3020 S UNION AVE
TACOMA, WA 98409-3317
Phone: (253) 844-4327 Fax:
Mailing address
917 PACIFIC AVE STE 600
TACOMA, WA 98402-4437
Phone: (253) 844-4327 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 06, 2025

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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
207QG0300X
- Family Medicine / Geriatric Medicine (Primary)
WA MDCE.ML.61438135

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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