Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Tariku Assen work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Tariku Assen at 4 hospitals: Erlanger Medical Center, Erlanger Murphy Medical Center, Munson Medical Center and Upson Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Tariku Assen see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Traverse City, MI, Murphy, NC and Thomaston, GA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Tariku Assen's specialty?
- Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
- Does Tariku Assen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tariku Assen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Tariku Assen?
- (231) 935-5000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Tariku Assen's NPI number?
- 1982232229. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Tariku Assen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tariku Assen at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Erlanger Medical CenterChattanooga, TN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 440104
- Erlanger Murphy Medical CenterMurphy, NC · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 341328
- Munson Medical CenterTraverse City, MI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 230097
- Upson Regional Medical CenterThomaston, GA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 110002
Practice locations
Addresses where Tariku Assen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1105 6th StTraverse City, MI 49684 (231) 935‑5000
- 3990 E US Hwy 64 Alt, Hospitalist/ekgMurphy, NC 28906 (828) 837‑8161
- 801 W Gordon StThomaston, GA 30286 (706) 647‑8111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tariku Assen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Grand Traverse Physician Services PC113 clinicians in the group
- Murphy Medical Center Inc66 clinicians in the group
- Hightower Physician Services, PC20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Traverse City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Traverse City, MI — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982232229 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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