Individual provider

Mekasha Getachew, MD

Diagnostic Radiology Physician Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician Medicare enrolled

Mekasha Getachew, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Kalamazoo, MI, registered under NPI 1619988847. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 1429 SPRUCE DR, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
036162696 IL Diagnostic Radiology Physician primary
35.084975 OH Vascular & Interventional Radiology…

Licences are recorded in 2 states: IL, OH. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology
PAC ID
8325015381

Enrolled in Medicare 4 times, across 3 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
Ohio I20040910000643 Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology
Michigan I20151008000622 Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology
Illinois I20250717002364 Practitioner - Interventional Radiology
Illinois I20250718000284 Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology. There are 4 separate enrolment records across 3 states (OH, MI, IL). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 2 states

This provider holds licences in 2 states: Illinois and Ohio. Multi-state licensure often means the provider works near a state border, covers more than one office, or delivers care by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

IL Illinois
Licence
036162696
Specialty
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Verify with the IL board →
OH Ohio
Licence
35.084975
Specialty
Vascular & Interventional Radiology…
Verify with the OH board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Diagnostic Radiology covers

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 2085R0202X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
2085R0202X Diagnostic Radiology Physician Diagnostic Radiology 036162696 IL primary
2085R0204X Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician Vascular & Interventional Radiology 35.084975 OH

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1619988847 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateAug 11, 2006
Last updatedJul 22, 2025
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialMD
Practice address 1429 SPRUCE DR
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(436) 175-4288
Mailing address CLEVELAND CLINIC 9500 EUCLID AVE
Cleveland, OH 44195
Other identifiers 2513597 · Medicaid (OH)
200859800A · Medicaid (IN)
This record was updated on Jul 22, 2025, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1619988847 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 7 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 6 1 9 9 8 8 8 4
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 6 2 9 9 8 7 8 8

Sum = 83 · next multiple of 10 = 90 · check digit = 7 · actual last digit = 7

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1619988847?
NPI 1619988847 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Mekasha Getachew, MD in Kalamazoo, MI. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Diagnostic Radiology cover?
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
How do I contact Mekasha Getachew, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (436) 175-4288, last updated Jul 22, 2025. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Mekasha Getachew, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1619988847 a valid number?
Yes. 1619988847 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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