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Hospitalist

Belay S. Birhan, MD

Works at hospitals in Mechanicsville, VA · Harrisonburg, VA · Williamsburg, VA · Virginia

Summary

Dr. Belay S. Birhan, MD is a hospitalist at 100 Sentara Cir, Suite 2c, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Phone: (757) 984-7217. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Belay S. Birhan had 469 Original Medicare patients and 1,149 services. NPI 1881024859. 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 Belay S. Birhan, 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 Belay S. Birhan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Belay S. Birhan 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 Belay S. Birhan see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 469 Original Medicare patients and 1,149 services for Belay S. Birhan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Belay S. Birhan's NPI number?
1881024859. 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 Belay S. Birhan, 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 patients469
Services billed to Medicare1,149
Different services or procedures10
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)379 services
  2. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)306 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)291 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)103 services
  5. Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and (G0180)22 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%
  • Arthritis63%
  • Heart failure57%
  • Ischemic heart disease50%
  • Anxiety50%

Hospitals where Belay S. Birhan works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Belay S. Birhan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Sentara Medical Group1,408 clinicians in the group
  • Emergency Medicine Associates P.A., P.C.714 clinicians in the group
  • RMH Medical Group LLC256 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Williamsburg

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Williamsburg, VA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Sentara Medical Group

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1881024859
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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