Dr Getu Assefa, MD - Medicare Interventional Cardiology in Dickson, TN

Dr Getu Assefa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology" physician in Dickson, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Interventional Cardiology. He is a member of the group practice Dickson Medical Associates, Pc and his current practice location is 113 Highway 70 E Fl 3, Dickson, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (615) 446-1345.

Dr Getu Assefa is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 55032) 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 1326019142.

Contact Information

Dr Getu Assefa, MD
113 Highway 70 E Fl 3,
Dickson, TN 37055-2075
(615) 446-1345
(615) 441-4560



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Getu Assefa
GenderMale
SpecialityInterventional Cardiology
Experience35 Years
Location113 Highway 70 E Fl 3, Dickson, Tennessee
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 Getu Assefa graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326019142
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/29/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163326687
  • Enrollment ID: I20220722002803

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Getu Assefa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326019142NPI-NPPES
Q073826MedicaidTN
7100197410MedicaidKY
P01024688OtherKYRR MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 44784 (Kentucky)Secondary
207RI0011XInternal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology 44784 (Kentucky)Secondary
207RI0011XInternal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology 55032 (Tennessee)Primary
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease D0062679 (Maryland)Secondary
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 0101230963 (Virginia)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine MD32922 (District Of Columbia)Secondary
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease MD435987 (Pennsylvania)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tristar Horizon Medical CenterDickson, TNHospital
Tristar Centennial Medical CenterNashville, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dickson Medical Associates, Pc397140877453

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Entity NameDickson Medical Associates, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568464873
PECOS PAC ID: 3971408774
Enrollment ID: O20031204000828

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Getu Assefa, MD
127 Crestview Park Dr Ste 209,
Dickson, TN 37055-2856

Ph: (615) 446-5121
Dr Getu Assefa, MD
113 Highway 70 E Fl 3,
Dickson, TN 37055-2075

Ph: (615) 446-1345

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Dickson, TN

Luma Kharabsheh, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 127 Crestview Park Dr, Dickson, TN 37055
Phone: 615-446-5121    Fax: 615-446-1357
Winifred Cecelia Lassiter, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 301 W End Ave, Dickson, TN 37055
Phone: 615-446-2839    
Dr. Jeffrey Alan Culp, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 127 Crestview Park Dr Ste 205, Dickson, TN 37055
Phone: 615-441-4500    Fax: 615-908-1237
Dr. Michael Lance Smitherman, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 127 Crestview Park Dr Ste 206, Dickson, TN 37055
Phone: 615-446-1377    Fax: 615-446-1367
Mohammad A Alsoub, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 111 Highway 70 E Ste 102, Dickson, TN 37055
Phone: 615-375-1531    Fax: 615-375-1526
Dr. David L Ross, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 127 Crestview Park Dr, Dickson, TN 37055
Phone: 615-446-5121    Fax: 615-441-4507
Dr. David J Blazer, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 113 Highway 70 E, Dickson, TN 37055
Phone: 615-441-4450    Fax: 615-446-1357

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