Dr Azzam Hammad, MD - Medicare Pathology in Philadelphia, PA

Dr Azzam Hammad, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice The Metrohealth System and his current practice location is 245 N 15th St Rm 5110, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (215) 762-8941.

Dr Azzam Hammad is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD052109L) 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 1255857223.

Contact Information

Dr Azzam Hammad, MD
245 N 15th St Rm 5110,
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1101
(215) 762-8941
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Azzam Hammad
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience36 Years
Location245 N 15th St Rm 5110, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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 Azzam Hammad graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255857223
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/21/2017
  • Last Update Date: 08/21/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709142631
  • Enrollment ID: I20191125002549

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Azzam Hammad such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255857223NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology MD052109L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Metrohealth SystemCleveland, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Metrohealth System86289829491029

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 Azzam Hammad allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Metrohealth System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053353896
PECOS PAC ID: 8628982949
Enrollment ID: O20031119000355

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 Azzam Hammad 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 Azzam Hammad, MD
1524 Beethoven Dr,
Westlake, OH 44145-2313

Ph: (440) 666-8606
Dr Azzam Hammad, MD
245 N 15th St Rm 5110,
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1101

Ph: (215) 762-8941

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