MELISSA M. WAHBA MD – NPI #1316150915
Emergency Medicine
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
MELISSA WAHBA is a physician located in TAMPA, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316150915 to MELISSA WAHBA on May 08, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name MELISSA MARIE SCHAEKEL. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207P00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Feb 25, 2011. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MELISSA WAHBA below.
NPI Profile for
MELISSA M. WAHBA
(more than 19 years ago)
TAMPA, FL 33607-6307 Phone: (813) 870-4000 Fax:
DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32120-0030 Phone: (386) 274-7800 Fax:
Identifiers for MELISSA WAHBA
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | FL | 002749700 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207P00000X - Emergency Medicine (Primary) |
OH | 57012690 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
MELISSA WAHBA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL3001 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33677
- ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL3001 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
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