ACHENEF G. MELESE M.D – NPI #1609164136
Hospitalist

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Hospitalist

ACHENEF MELESE is a hospitalist located in GAINESVILLE, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1609164136 to ACHENEF MELESE on July 18, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208M00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Hospitalist.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Jun 21, 2018. 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 ACHENEF MELESE below.

NPI Profile for
ACHENEF G. MELESE

NPI Number
1609164136
Enumeration Date

(about 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ACHENEF G. MELESE
Credentials
M.D
Primary location
743 SPRING ST NE
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Phone: (770) 219-6000 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
181 taylor Ave,suite N114
columbus, OH 43203-5903
Phone: (614) 257-2203
Mailing address
PO BOX 742616
ATLANTA, GA 30374-2616
Phone: (770) 219-8420 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
208M00000X
- Hospitalist (Primary)		 OH 35. 126068

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
ACHENEF MELESE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL
      1000 JOHNSON FERRY ROAD, NE
      ATLANTA, GA 30342
    • NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE
      450 NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE BOULEVARD
      CANTON, GA 30115
    • NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH
      1200 NORTHSIDE FORSYTH DRIVE
      CUMMING, GA 30041

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