BASSAM G. WANNA M.D. – NPI #1265638639
Internal Medicine

A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.

BASSAM WANNA is a physician located in LACOMBE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1265638639 to BASSAM WANNA on June 22, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Apr 03, 2019. 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 BASSAM WANNA below.

NPI Profile for
BASSAM G. WANNA

NPI Number
1265638639
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BASSAM G. WANNA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
64040 HIGHWAY 434
SUITE 200
LACOMBE, LA 70445-3499
Phone: (985) 892-9233 Fax: (985) 892-8916
1 Other location(s):
433 Plaza St Ste 514
Bogalusa, LA 70427-3729
Phone: (985) 730-7023
Fax: (985) 730-7024
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for BASSAM WANNA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERGROUP MEMBER PTANLA275915YJC4
Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207RC0001X
- Internal Medicine / Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (Primary)
LA MD.204036
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
LA MD.204036
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine
LA MD.204036

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

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
BASSAM WANNA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TULANE MEDICAL CENTER
      1415 TULANE AVE
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
    • UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS
      2000 CANAL STREET
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

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