Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hailu Demissachew, MD
Nephrology · Rome, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Demissachew
Dr. Hailu Demissachew is a nephrology specialist in Rome, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Demissachew performed 9,331 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Demissachew received a total of $3,029 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 161 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Demissachew is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in GA
$3,029 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗9,331
Medicare services
Top 4% in GA for nephrology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
889 | $8 | $15 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | 865 | $8 | $60 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
789 | $54 | $112 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
773 | $7 | $40 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
758 | $40 | $155 |
| Urine total protein level A laboratory test that measures the total amount of protein present in a urine sample. |
738 | $4 | $25 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
726 | $3 | $25 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
515 | $5 | $25 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
510 | $6 | $50 |
| Urine sodium level test A laboratory test that measures the amount of sodium in a urine sample. This test helps evaluate electrolyte balance and kidney function. |
385 | $5 | $25 |
| Hemodialysis, single evaluation A dialysis procedure to filter waste from the blood, performed with a physician's evaluation. |
295 | $52 | $230 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
278 | $94 | $209 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
270 | $78 | $157 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
259 | $28 | $110 |
| Dialysis services for patients 20 or older Dialysis treatment provided to patients aged 20 years or older, involving four or more physician visits per month. |
177 | $256 | $680 |
| Dialysis services for adults, 2-3 visits per month This code covers dialysis services for patients aged 20 or older who have 2 to 3 physician visits per month. |
172 | $213 | $550 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
115 | $89 | $177 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
114 | $13 | $85 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
86 | $20 | $170 |
| Iron level test | 85 | $6 | $30 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
85 | $8 | $45 |
| Home dialysis services per month Monthly dialysis treatment provided in the patient's home for individuals aged 20 or older. |
64 | $211 | $545 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
63 | $9 | $40 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
59 | $4 | $30 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
54 | $15 | $65 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
52 | $14 | $75 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
43 | $105 | $242 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
30 | $2 | $20 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
18 | $5 | $25 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 18 | $5 | $77 |
| Monthly dialysis physician visit A monthly doctor's visit for patients aged 20 or older who are receiving dialysis treatment. |
18 | $145 | $400 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
15 | $8 | $45 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
13 | $59 | $105 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,029
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $433/year across 7 years
Top 31% in GA for nephrology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
161
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$432
2023
$780
2022
$562
2021
$333
2020
$153
2019
$507
2018
$263
Payments by company (2024)
Amgen Inc.
$99
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC
$65
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$47
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$37
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$30
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$29
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$26
Ardelyx, Inc.
$24
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$21
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$17
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 48.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$637
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$415
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$337
Amgen Inc.
$270
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC
$249
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$175
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$135
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$98
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$74
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$71
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$59
Relypsa, Inc.
$50
Calliditas Therapeutics US Inc.
$47
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$44
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$37
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$29
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Ardelyx, Inc.
$24
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$19
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$18
Baxter Healthcare
$18
Horizon Pharma plc
$18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
PFIZER INC.
$14
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$14
Retrophin, Inc.
$1
Top 3 companies account for 45.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ACCRUFER · AURYXIA · Auryxia · BENLYSTA · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FERAHEME · GALAFOLD · IBSRELA · INJECTAFER · JARDIANCE · JYNARQUE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LOKELMA · LUPKYNIS · PREVNAR 20 · Parsabiv · RAYALDEE · Rayaldee · Renal - PD · SAMSCA · TARPEYO · TAVNEOS · TERLIVAZ · Tavneos · Thiola · ULTOMIRIS · Uloric · Vafseo · Velphoro · Veltassa
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Geographic Context
Nephrologists in nearby ZIP areas
4
County median income
$62,540
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ADVENTHEALTH REDMOND
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Demissachew is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in GA), with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Demissachew experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Demissachew performed 889 blood draw (venipuncture) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Demissachew receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Demissachew received a total of $3,029 from 32 companies across 161 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Demissachew's costs compare to other nephrologists in Rome?
Dr. Demissachew's average Medicare payment per service is $32. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Demissachew) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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