Dr Gedion Atnafu, MD - Medicare Infectious Disease in Bowie, MD

Dr Gedion Atnafu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease" physician in Bowie, Maryland. He graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Infectious Disease. He is a member of the group practice Medstar Medical Group Ii Llc, Medstar Medical Group Ii Llc and his current practice location is 12701 Truths Promise Ct, Bowie, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (410) 650-4100.

Dr Gedion Atnafu is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D62148) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1326006578.

Contact Information

Dr Gedion Atnafu, MD
12701 Truths Promise Ct,
Bowie, MD 20720-5600
(410) 650-4100
(877) 648-1188



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gedion Atnafu
GenderMale
SpecialityInfectious Disease
Experience21 Years
Location12701 Truths Promise Ct, Bowie, Maryland
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gedion Atnafu graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326006578
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/10/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850326935
  • Enrollment ID: I20050927001498

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gedion Atnafu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326006578NPI-NPPES
647076-01OtherMDBLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD
408456000MedicaidMD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RI0200XInternal Medicine - Infectious Disease D0062148 (Maryland)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist D62148 (Maryland)Secondary
207RI0200XInternal Medicine - Infectious Disease D62148 (Maryland)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital CenterClinton, MDHospital
Medstar Franklin Square Medical CenterBaltimore, MDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medstar Medical Group Ii Llc05474138251776
Medstar Medical Group Ii Llc05474138251776

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Gedion Atnafu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Maryland Physicians P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689623175
PECOS PAC ID: 2769394808
Enrollment ID: O20031105000792

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Entity NameMaryland General Clinical Practice Group, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770684805
PECOS PAC ID: 8123926649
Enrollment ID: O20041109000226

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Entity NameGrace Medical Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326629619
PECOS PAC ID: 0446216832
Enrollment ID: O20041207001105

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Entity NameMedstar Medical Group Ii Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184046187
PECOS PAC ID: 0547413825
Enrollment ID: O20130117000347

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Gedion Atnafu is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Gedion Atnafu, MD
7845 Oakwood Rd, Ste 105,
Glen Burnie, MD 21061-4256

Ph: (410) 650-4100
Dr Gedion Atnafu, MD
12701 Truths Promise Ct,
Bowie, MD 20720-5600

Ph: (410) 650-4100

News Archive

Largest ever molecular-genetic study of ependymomas of the cerebellum

Ependymomas are the second most frequent type of malignant brain tumor in children. Ependymoma develops from precursor cells of the tissue that lines the hollow cavities of the brain. Therapy results of ependymoma vary immensely: While in some patients tumor growth comes to a standstill after surgery and radiotherapy, in other children the disease rapidly takes a severe course.

Specific assessment of the eye may help diagnose and monitor concussions

Building upon years of research, a new study from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has demonstrated how a specific assessment of the eye could someday help properly diagnosis and monitor concussions.

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Bowie, MD

Dr. Mariam Mcconnell Bahrami, M.D.
Infectious Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4379 Northview Dr, Bowie, MD 20716
Phone: 301-262-2627    Fax: 301-262-8411
Dr. Sara Dereath Collins, M.D.
Infectious Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 16900 Science Dr Ste 200, Bowie, MD 20715
Phone: 410-573-9805    
Bai Kanu, M.D.
Infectious Disease
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3233 Superior Ln, B 21, Bowie, MD 20715
Phone: 301-805-2500    Fax: 301-805-0114
Sobhan A Mathew, MD
Infectious Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3048 Mitchellville Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Phone: 301-218-1456    Fax: 301-218-1462
Dr. David L Siegel, M.D.
Infectious Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 14999 Health Center Dr, Ste 201, Bowie, MD 20716
Phone: 301-262-8188    Fax: 301-464-8233
Lizy Bose Thomas, MD
Infectious Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 14999 Health Center Dr, Suite 201, Bowie, MD 20716
Phone: 301-262-8188    Fax: 301-464-8233
Dr. Edwin Shadzeka, MD
Infectious Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4314 Rustling Leaves Ter, Bowie, MD 20716
Phone: 301-806-2461    

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