Quick answers
- Does Fikre W. Degefu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Fikre W. Degefu 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 Fikre W. Degefu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 281 Original Medicare patients and 928 services for Fikre W. Degefu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Fikre W. Degefu's NPI number?
- 1649402876. 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 Fikre W. Degefu, 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 | 281 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 928 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)775 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)110 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)26 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)12 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%
- Diabetes60%
- Arthritis59%
- Chronic kidney disease53%
- Depression52%
Hospitals where Fikre W. Degefu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Fikre W. Degefu 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.
- Carilion New River Valley Medical CenterChristiansburg, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490042
- Inova Alexandria HospitalAlexandria, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490040
- Johnston Memorial HospitalAbingdon, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490053
- Tidalhealth Atlantic IncBerlin, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210061
Practice locations
Addresses where Fikre W. Degefu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 16000 Johnson Memorial DrAbingdon, VA 24211 (276) 258‑1000
- 2900 Lamb CirChristiansburg, VA 24073
- 2900 Lamb CR, Suite 7 700bChristiansburg, VA 24073 (540) 731‑7450
- 6415 Peters Creek RdRoanoke, VA 24019 (703) 562‑2110
- 8118 Good Luck RdLanham, MD 20706 (330) 493‑4443
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Fikre W. Degefu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emergency Medicine Associates P.A., P.C.714 clinicians in the group
- Carilion Healthcare Corporation536 clinicians in the group
- Oxbow Physician Services LLC37 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Abingdon
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Abingdon, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emergency Medicine Associates P.A., P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649402876 |
| 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