Quick answers
- Does Yosef A. Tekeste accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Yosef A. Tekeste may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Yosef A. Tekeste see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 41 Original Medicare patients and 217 services for Yosef A. Tekeste. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Yosef A. Tekeste's NPI number?
- 1790898815. 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 Yosef A. Tekeste, 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 | 41 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 217 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)77 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)29 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)29 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)26 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)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 pressure61%
- High cholesterol54%
- Diabetes29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Yosef A. Tekeste is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 24800 Pacific Hwy S, Suite 2Kent, WA 98032
- 24800 Pacific Hwy S 2Kent, WA 98032 (253) 946‑4469
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Kent
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kent, WA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | State University Of New York - State College Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790898815 |
| 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