TAMER ATASSI M.D. – NPI #1548276819
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

TAMER ATASSI is a physician located in JOLIET, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1548276819 to TAMER ATASSI on July 31, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Oct 02, 2012. 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 TAMER ATASSI below.

NPI Profile for
TAMER ATASSI

NPI Number
1548276819
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
TAMER ATASSI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2121 ONEIDA ST
SUITE 302
JOLIET, IL 60435-6544
Phone: (630) 685-2877 Fax: (630) 395-9796
Mailing address
PO BOX 433
LEMONT, IL 60439
Phone: (630) 685-2877 Fax: (630) 395-9796
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for TAMER ATASSI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDIL036113533
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
207RG0100X
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary)
IL 036113533

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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
TAMER ATASSI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTIST BOLINGBROOK HOSPITAL
      500 REMINGTON BOULEVARD
      BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
    • PRESENCE SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
      333 N MADISON ST
      JOLIET, IL 60435
    • SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERS
      1900 SILVER CROSS BLVD
      NEW LENOX, IL 60451

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