MEKDESS A. ABEBE MD – NPI #1316266711
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

MEKDESS ABEBE is a physician located in ROSWELL, NM. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316266711 to MEKDESS ABEBE on May 25, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Nov 29, 2023. 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 MEKDESS ABEBE below.

NPI Profile for
MEKDESS A. ABEBE

NPI Number
1316266711
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MEKDESS A. ABEBE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
313 W COUNTRY CLUB RD
ROSWELL, NM 88201-5804
Phone: (575) 627-5828 Fax: (575) 627-5835
1 Other location(s):
3821 MASTHEAD ST NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109-4679
Phone: (505) 998-7400
Fax: (505) 998-7741
Mailing address
3821 MASTHEAD ST NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109-4679
Phone: (505) 998-7400 Fax: (505) 998-7741
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 29, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for MEKDESS ABEBE

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidNM36376833
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 NM MD2016-0895

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
MEKDESS ABEBE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EASTERN NEW MEXICO MEDICAL CENTER
      405 W COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
      ROSWELL, NM 88201
    • EMORY DECATUR HOSPITAL
      2701 N DECATUR ROAD
      DECATUR, GA 30033
    • PIEDMONT ROCKDALE HOSPITAL
      1412 MILSTEAD AVENUE, NE
      CONYERS, GA 30012
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HONEYCREEK DIALYSIS LLC
      1285 WELLBROOK CIRCLE
      CONYERS, GA 30012
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • EMORY DECATUR HOSPITAL
      2701 NORTH DECATUR ROAD
      DECATUR, GA 30033

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