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Gastroenterology

Benyam Addissie, MD

Works at hospitals in Rochester, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Benyam Addissie, MD is a gastroenterologist at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642. Phone: (585) 275-4711. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Benyam Addissie had 195 Original Medicare patients and 348 services. NPI 1619262854. 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.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642 · Directions
  • Phone: (585) 275‑4711
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Strong Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: University of Rochester (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine · graduated 2011 (15 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Benyam Addissie, 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 Benyam Addissie accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benyam Addissie 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 Addissie see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 195 Original Medicare patients and 348 services for Benyam Addissie. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Benyam Addissie's NPI number?
1619262854. 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 Addissie, 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 patients195
Services billed to Medicare348
Different services or procedures30
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)69 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)64 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)32 services
  4. Measurement of liver stiffness (91200)27 services
  5. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)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 cholesterol71%
  • Diabetes44%
  • Arthritis39%
  • Chronic kidney disease37%
  • Anxiety31%

Hospitals where Benyam Addissie works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benyam Addissie 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 Benyam Addissie is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Benyam Addissie as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Rochester973 clinicians in the group
  • Gastrointestinal Group51 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Rochester

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rochester, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Rochester

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMeharry Medical College School Of Medicine
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1619262854
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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