WASSEEM SKEF M.D. – NPI #1558625699
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

WASSEEM SKEF is a physician located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1558625699 to WASSEEM SKEF on July 03, 2012. 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 last updated on Apr 16, 2025. 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 WASSEEM SKEF below.

NPI Profile for
WASSEEM SKEF

NPI Number
1558625699
Enumeration Date

(about 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WASSEEM SKEF
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1400
HOUSTON, TX 77030-1512
Phone: (713) 704-3450 Fax:
Mailing address
6431 FANNIN ST
MSB 4.156
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 16, 2025

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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)		 TX V2275

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
WASSEEM SKEF is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
      11234 ANDERSON ST
      LOMA LINDA, CA 92354

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