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Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)

Missale L. Mesfin, MD

Sees patients in Springfield, VA · Vienna, VA · Virginia

Summary

Dr. Missale L. Mesfin, MD is a dermatologic surgeon at 5501 Backlick Rd, Springfield, VA 22151. Phone: (703) 705-7505. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Missale L. Mesfin had 580 Original Medicare patients and 2,045 services. NPI 1679690333. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Dermatologic surgeon (Medicare lists Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS))
  • Address: 5501 Backlick Rd, Springfield, VA 22151 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (703) 705‑7505
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Forefront Dermatology SC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Michigan Medical School · graduated 2005 (21 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Missale L. Mesfin, 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 Missale L. Mesfin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Missale L. Mesfin 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 Missale L. Mesfin see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 580 Original Medicare patients and 2,045 services for Missale L. Mesfin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Missale L. Mesfin's NPI number?
1679690333. 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 Missale L. Mesfin, 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 patients580
Services billed to Medicare2,045
Different services or procedures78
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)466 services
  2. Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)196 services
  3. Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm (12052)162 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)162 services
  5. Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm (12032)154 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Chronic kidney disease24%
  • Atrial fibrillation24%

Practice locations

Addresses where Missale L. Mesfin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Missale L. Mesfin as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Forefront Dermatology SC662 clinicians in the group
  • Metro Mohs Surgery Center, LLC5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) doctors in Virginia →

Other dermatologic surgeons in Virginia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Virginia — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Forefront Dermatology SC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Michigan Medical School
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1679690333
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Sources

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