GETU ASSEFA M.D. – NPI #1326019142
Internal Medicine

An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

GETU ASSEFA is a physician located in HERMITAGE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1326019142 to GETU ASSEFA on January 30, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RI0011X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology

The NPI profile was last updated on Sep 22, 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 GETU ASSEFA below.

NPI Profile for
GETU ASSEFA

NPI Number
1326019142
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GETU ASSEFA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
5651 FRIST BLVD STE 603
HERMITAGE, TN 37076-2079
Phone: (615) 886-1968 Fax: (615) 889-8527
1 Other location(s):
800 Hospital Dr
Madisonville, KY 42431-1658
Phone: (270) 326-3800
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 22, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for GETU ASSEFA

Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.

DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherRR MEDICAREKYP01024688
medicaidKY7100197410
medicaidTNQ073826
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
207RI0011X
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology (Primary)		 KY 44784
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease		 PA MD435987
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 DC MD32922

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

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
GETU ASSEFA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SAINT JOSEPH LONDON
      1001 SAINT JOSEPH LANE
      LONDON, KY 40741
    • TRISTAR HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER
      111 HIGHWAY 70 EAST
      DICKSON, TN 37055

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