Quick answers
- Does Benyam G. Alemu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benyam G. Alemu accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Benyam G. Alemu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 454 Original Medicare patients and 1,782 services for Benyam G. Alemu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Benyam G. Alemu's NPI number?
- 1154646560. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Benyam G. Alemu, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 454 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,782 |
| Different services or procedures | 58 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)410 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)404 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)166 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)129 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)105 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Arthritis48%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
- Diabetes44%
Hospitals where Benyam G. Alemu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benyam G. Alemu at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Ascension Seton Edgar B DavisLuling, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451371
- Resolute Health HospitalNew Braunfels, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670098
- South Texas Spine and Surgical HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450856
Practice locations
Addresses where Benyam G. Alemu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 18600 Hardy Oak BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 404‑0800
- 702 S Hackberry AveLuling, TX 78648 (830) 445‑4131
- 815 N Virginia StPort Lavaca, TX 77979 (361) 552‑6713
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Benyam G. Alemu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospital Care Consultants of Corpus Christi21 clinicians in the group
- Alemu Medical Home, PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospital Care Consultants of Corpus Christi
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154646560 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians