Selamawit Asmellash, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Selamawit Asmellash is a Physician Assistant based in Washington, DC with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Selamawit Asmellash, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT has been part of the Washington medical community since 2008 in independent practice. Trained at Howard University College of Medicine (class of 2003), she has been practicing for over 23 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.99/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 89% of MIPS-scored doctors in District of Columbia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 89% of doctors in District of Columbia on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202395.99/100
District of Columbia avg: 80.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.4 pts)
Better than 89% of MIPS-scored doctors in District of ColumbiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better10%
District of Columbia avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.9 pts)
10% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
99
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
87
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
110
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
Percentile rankings compared against 449 reporting peers in District of Columbia.
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 Diabetes.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Howard University College of Medicine
23 years in practice
Experienced
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Education & Training
Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 2003)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 500027
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Medical Care With Selamawit Asmellash
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Selamawit Asmellash for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Washington 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 Selamawit Asmellash
Dr. Asmellash is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 368-1422.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1321 Otis Pl Nw, Washington, DC 20010-3435
Mailing Address
1321 Otis Pl Nw, Washington, DC 20010-3435
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