Tilahun A. Gemtessa, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Tilahun A. Gemtessa is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Hartford, CT with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 26 years in internal medicine, Tilahun a. Gemtessa, M.D. is a long-established infectious disease specialist in Hartford. He has been practicing since 2010 — over 26 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
83
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
32
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
137
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $67k
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$333 received from industry
8 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 Tilahun a. Gemtessa's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 29, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450643
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Infectious Disease Care With Tilahun a. Gemtessa
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tilahun a. Gemtessa for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Hartford 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 Tilahun a. Gemtessa
NPI records show Dr. Gemtessa as active with telehealth listed in Hartford, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 714-5895.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Tilahun a. Gemtessa
Practice Location
1000 Asylum Ave Ste 4304, Hartford, CT 06105-1704
Mailing Address
1000 Asylum Ave Ste 4304, Hartford, CT 06105-1704
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