Quick answers
- Does Taddese T. Desta accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Taddese T. Desta 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 Taddese T. Desta see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 302 Original Medicare patients and 515 services for Taddese T. Desta. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Taddese T. Desta's NPI number?
- 1346326246. 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 Taddese T. Desta, 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 | 302 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 515 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)77 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)73 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)72 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)56 services
- Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45378)55 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%
- Diabetes51%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Taddese T. Desta is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 292 Euclid Ave, Suite 115San Diego, CA 92114 (619) 266‑3332
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Taddese T. Desta as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Digestive Disease Associates Inc9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Digestive Disease Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346326246 |
| 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
- 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