Dr. Getu Assefa
Interventional Cardiology in Owensboro, Kentucky
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 35+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Getu Assefa, MD, is an Interventional Cardiology specialist in Owensboro, Kentucky. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Interventional Cardiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baptist Health Corbin, Baptist Health Madisonville, Jennie Stuart Medical Center, Muhlenberg Community Hospital, Tristar Horizon Medical Center. Dr. Getu Assefa accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (270) 417-7500 to request Dr. Getu Assefa the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Getu Assefa |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2163326687 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Interventional Cardiology (primary specialty)
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
Experience
- Over 35 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Getu Assefa graduated from medical school in 1989.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1326019142
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, January 30, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Getu Assefa
Medical Licenses
Dr. Getu Assefa has been primarily specialized in Interventional Cardiology for over 35 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology
click for detail Interventional Cardiology An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
| 44784 | Kentucky |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail Internal Medicine A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
| MD32922 | District of Columbia |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| D0062679 | Maryland |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| 44784 | Kentucky |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| MD435987 | Pennsylvania |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| 0101230963 | Virginia |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Corbin, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Madisonville, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Hopkinsville, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Greenville, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Dickson, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Practice Locations
1301 Pleasant Valley Rd
Ste 202
Owensboro, KY 42303-9774
Phone: (270) 417-7500
Fax: (270) 417-7509
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, November 8, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Getu Assefa [NPI: 1326019142]Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)