Tesfaye Meren, MD
Tesfaye Meren is an Internal Medicine specialist based in East Providence, RI with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Tesfaye Meren, MD practices as part of a group internist practice in East Providence, RI. He has been in practice for 42+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 49% of reporting doctors in Rhode Island
- Uses generic medications more than 67% of reporting doctors in Rhode Island
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 781dNPPES updated 2024-04-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline
Contact & Location
Practice Location
900 Warren Ave Suite 400, East Providence, RI 02914-1430
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.24%
Rhode Island avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Rhode Island1.24% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.1%
Rhode Island avg: 85.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Rhode IslandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
136
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
294
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,213
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $209k
Percentile rankings compared against 74 reporting peers in Rhode Island.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Patient Reviews
No patient reviews yet. If you've seen Tesfaye Meren, your feedback helps other patients.
Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →
Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 1, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Mailing address
10 Davol Sq Suite 400, Providence, RI 02903-4754
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Tesfaye Meren
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tesfaye Meren for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to East Providence 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 Tesfaye Meren
NPI records show Dr. Meren as active with telehealth listed in East Providence, RI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (401) 331-1221.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
Is this your profile?
Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.
Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.
Contact Tesfaye Meren
Practice Location
900 Warren Ave Suite 400, East Providence, RI 02914-1430
Mailing Address
10 Davol Sq Suite 400, Providence, RI 02903-4754
This is a provider directory. Contact the office directly to schedule appointments.
Related Providers