Dr. Tirsit Asfaw, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Asfaw
Dr. Tirsit Asfaw is an urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physician in New York, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Asfaw performed 1,054 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Asfaw received a total of $2,014 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 14 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Asfaw is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
297 | $76 | $230 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
120 | $126 | $525 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
95 | $10 | $145 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
85 | $107 | $340 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
53 | $49 | $150 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
48 | $3 | $40 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
45 | $361 | $1,740 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
45 | $7 | $296 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
45 | $30 | $1,325 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
45 | $185 | $1,030 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 39 | $40 | $430 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
30 | $154 | $2,285 |
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device A procedure to measure, fit, and insert a device designed to support vaginal structures. |
29 | $65 | $455 |
| Non-rubber pessary A non-rubber device inserted into the vagina to support pelvic organs. |
29 | $50 | $390 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
24 | $214 | $1,325 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 14 | $191 | $650 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
11 | $8 | $40 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
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Geographic Context
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Asfaw is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in NY), with 19 years of NPI registration.
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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