Mekedes Mekonnen, CRNP-PMH
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Mekedes Mekonnen is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Laurel, MD with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Mekedes Mekonnen, CRNP-PMH has practiced nursing for 9+ years, working in independent practice. She has been practicing since 2022 — over 9 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1250dNPPES updated 2022-12-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
Contact & Location
Practice Location
8101 Sandy Spring Rd Ste 300, Laurel, MD 20707-3596
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.6%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.8 pts)
Better than 79% of reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
140
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
57
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
538
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $148k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Anxiety Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$308 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 2024, attributed to Mekedes Mekonnen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 20, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Mekedes Mekonnen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mekedes Mekonnen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Laurel 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 Mekedes Mekonnen
NPI records show Dr. Mekonnen as active with telehealth listed in Laurel, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (240) 761-7820.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Mekedes Mekonnen
Practice Location
8101 Sandy Spring Rd Ste 300, Laurel, MD 20707-3596
Mailing Address
8101 Sandy Spring Rd Ste 300, Laurel, MD 20707-3596
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