WAIL E. ASFOUR M.D. – NPI #1720038680
Internal Medicine
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
WAIL ASFOUR is a physician located in MUNSTER, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720038680 to WAIL ASFOUR on May 11, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease
The NPI profile was previously updated about 17 years ago on Dec 02, 2009. 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 WAIL ASFOUR below.
NPI Profile for
WAIL E. ASFOUR
(more than 20 years ago)
MUNSTER, IN 46321 Phone: (219) 934-4200 Fax: (219) 934-6240
Identifiers for WAIL ASFOUR
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | IN | 200403430A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207RC0000X - Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary) |
IN | 01053031A |
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
WAIL ASFOUR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- COMMUNITY HOSPITAL901 MACARTHUR BLVD
MUNSTER, IN 46321 - PINNACLE HOSPITAL9301 CONNECTICUT DR
CROWN POINT, IN 46307 - ST CATHERINE HOSPITAL INC4321 FIR STREET
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312 - ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER INC1500 S LAKE PARK AVE
HOBART, IN 46342
- COMMUNITY HOSPITAL901 MACARTHUR BLVD
- HOME HEALTH AGENCY
- COMMUNITY HOME HEALTH SERVICES901 RIDGE ROAD
MUNSTER, IN 46321
- COMMUNITY HOME HEALTH SERVICES901 RIDGE ROAD
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