Quick answers
- Does Theresa E. Vettese accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Theresa E. Vettese 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 Theresa E. Vettese see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 38 Original Medicare patients and 81 services for Theresa E. Vettese. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Theresa E. Vettese's NPI number?
- 1316966906. 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 Theresa E. Vettese, 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 | 38 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 81 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)24 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)19 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)18 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 cholesterol74%
- Chronic kidney disease53%
- Diabetes47%
- Heart failure47%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia42%
Hospitals where Theresa E. Vettese works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Theresa E. Vettese 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.
- Grady Memorial HospitalAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110079
Practice locations
Addresses where Theresa E. Vettese is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 341 Ponce De Lean AveAtlanta, GA 30308 (404) 616‑2440
- 80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SEAtlanta, GA 30303 (404) 616‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Theresa E. Vettese as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc1,015 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospice/Palliative Careprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other palliative care doctors in Atlanta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlanta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wayne State University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316966906 |
| 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