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Hospitalist

Etalemahu Dinku, MD

Works at hospitals in Austell, GA · Marietta, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. Etalemahu Dinku, MD is a hospitalist at 5150 Stilesboro N W Rd, Suite 220, Kennesaw, GA 30152. Phone: (770) 424-8222. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Etalemahu Dinku had 392 Original Medicare patients and 1,014 services. NPI 1396009882. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Etalemahu Dinku, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Etalemahu Dinku accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Etalemahu Dinku 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 Etalemahu Dinku see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 392 Original Medicare patients and 1,014 services for Etalemahu Dinku. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Etalemahu Dinku's NPI number?
1396009882. 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 Etalemahu Dinku, 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 patients392
Services billed to Medicare1,014
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)421 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)389 services
  3. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)170 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)24 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 disease57%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Heart failure53%
  • Chronic kidney disease48%

Hospitals where Etalemahu Dinku works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Etalemahu Dinku 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Etalemahu Dinku is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Etalemahu Dinku as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Wellstar Medical Group LLC3,093 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Kennesaw

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kennesaw, GA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Wellstar Medical Group LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1396009882
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians