Dr Wael Z Tamim, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Dr Wael Z Tamim, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Wael Z Tamim M D P A and his current practice location is 1625 Se 3rd Ave, Suite 723, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (954) 616-1916.

Dr Wael Z Tamim is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME83922) 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 1003894601.

Contact Information

Dr Wael Z Tamim, MD
1625 Se 3rd Ave, Suite 723,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2521
(954) 616-1916
(954) 525-0808

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Wael Z Tamim
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience31 Years
Location1625 Se 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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 Wael Z Tamim graduated from medical school in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003894601
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/02/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426046103
  • Enrollment ID: I20040503000598

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Wael Z Tamim such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003894601NPI-NPPES
264125900MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) ME83922 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Broward Health Medical CenterFort lauderdale, FLHospital
Broward Health NorthPompano beach, FLHospital
Broward Health Imperial PointFort lauderdale, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wael Z Tamim M D P A50928037752

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 Wael Z Tamim allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWael Z Tamim M D P A
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275757205
PECOS PAC ID: 5092803775
Enrollment ID: O20071113000639

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 Wael Z Tamim 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 Wael Z Tamim, MD
Po Box 350483,
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33335-0483

Ph: (954) 616-1916		Dr Wael Z Tamim, MD
1625 Se 3rd Ave, Suite 723,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2521

Ph: (954) 616-1916

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