Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Lakewood, CA

Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Lakewood, California. He went to Howard University College Of Medicine and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Long Beach - Lakewood Orthopedic Institute, Sports And Spine Orthopaedics and his current practice location is 5750 Downey Ave Ste 308, Lakewood, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (562) 633-3787.

Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef is licensed to practice in California (license number A120817) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1982848099.

Contact Information

Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef, MD
5750 Downey Ave Ste 308,
Lakewood, CA 90712-1482
(562) 633-3787
(562) 633-1977

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Andrew Jonathan Wassef
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience17 Years
Location5750 Downey Ave Ste 308, Lakewood, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982848099
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/21/2009
  • Last Update Date: 09/03/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678737939
  • Enrollment ID: I20120618000328

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982848099NPI-NPPES
1982848099MedicaidCA
CB232026OtherCAMEDICARE
GD935YOtherCAMEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 57.013999 (Ohio)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery A120817 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Long Beach Memorial Medical CenterLong beach, CAHospital
Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr TorranceTorrance, CAHospital
Lakewood Regional Medical CenterLakewood, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Long Beach - Lakewood Orthopedic Institute08402827868
Sports And Spine Orthopaedics822402837815

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLong Beach - Lakewood Orthopedic Institute
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710020755
PECOS PAC ID: 0840282786
Enrollment ID: O20040331001691
Entity NameSports And Spine Orthopaedics
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811936743
PECOS PAC ID: 8224028378
Enrollment ID: O20100728000322

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef, MD
Po Box 15848,
Newport Beach, CA 92659-5848

Ph: (657) 241-3600
Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef, MD
5750 Downey Ave Ste 308,
Lakewood, CA 90712-1482

Ph: (562) 633-3787

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Christopher John Combs, M.D.
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