Dawit Teklehaimanot, D.O.

Specialist

Dawit Teklehaimanot is a Specialist based in Southfield, MI with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(248) 552-9233Southfield, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 43 years in specialist, Dawit Teklehaimanot, D.O. is a long-established specialist in Southfield. Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine (class of 1983), he has been practicing for over 43 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, anxiety, and hypertension.

1 of 10 Specialist providers in MISee all Specialist in Southfield43+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

Physical Medicine and Rehabilation and Pain Consultant 17117 West Nine Mile Road Suite 1331, Southfield, MI 48075

Fax: (248) 552-9244
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

43.58%

Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+38.5 pts)

43.58% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

100

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

243

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

7,983

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $571k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Anxiety Disorders, and Hypertension.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
65%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Substance Use Disorders
65%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Depression
Higher than avg (+32%)64%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

COPD
Higher than avg (+17%)37%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$525 received from industry

39 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Dawit Teklehaimanot's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.59 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1983

    Loma Linda University School of Medicine

  2. 43 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SpecialistOther Service Providers

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Taxonomy: 174400000X

Education & Training

Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 1983)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

4261 Silverleaf Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197-7484

Differs from practice location

Virtual Specialist Care With Dawit Teklehaimanot

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Dawit Teklehaimanot for arthritis follow-ups, anxiety counseling, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Southfield required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dawit Teklehaimanot

Dr. Teklehaimanot is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Southfield, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (248) 552-9233.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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