AWET T. GHEREZGHIHER M.D. – NPI #1871886622
Urology

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Urology

AWET GHEREZGHIHER is an urologist located in FORT WORTH, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1871886622 to AWET GHEREZGHIHER on May 25, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208800000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Urology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 09, 2026. 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 AWET GHEREZGHIHER below.

NPI Profile for
AWET T. GHEREZGHIHER

NPI Number
1871886622
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AWET T. GHEREZGHIHER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1300 W TERRELL AVE STE 400
FORT WORTH, TX 76104-2829
Phone: (817) 250-7247 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
11801 South Fwy
Burleson, TX 76028-7021
Phone: (682) 268-6715
Fax: (682) 268-6716
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 09, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for AWET GHEREZGHIHER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidAZ155048
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
208800000X
- Urology (Primary)		 TX U8059

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE (HIE)
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1300 W TERRELL AVE STE 400,
FORT WORTH, TX 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
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
AWET GHEREZGHIHER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER
      5301 EAST GRANT ROAD
      TUCSON, AZ 85712

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