Quick answers
- Does Tilahun W. Belay accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tilahun W. Belay 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 Tilahun W. Belay see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 421 Original Medicare patients and 1,537 services for Tilahun W. Belay. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tilahun W. Belay's NPI number?
- 1902199250. 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 Tilahun W. Belay, 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 | 421 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,537 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)688 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)389 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)168 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)154 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)80 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%
- Arthritis66%
- Diabetes50%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Chronic kidney disease49%
Hospitals where Tilahun W. Belay works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tilahun W. Belay 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.
- Medical City PlanoPlano, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450651
- Northwest Texas HospitalAmarillo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450209
- Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth SouthFort Worth, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450677
Practice locations
Addresses where Tilahun W. Belay is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3615 19th StLubbock, TX 79410 (806) 725‑0000
- 3901 W 15th StPlano, TX 75075 (954) 939‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tilahun W. Belay as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of Texas PLLC686 clinicians in the group
- Questcare Hospitalists PLLC264 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hospitalists in Lubbock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lubbock, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of Texas PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902199250 |
| 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