WALID G. ABOU ASSI M.D. – NPI #1003867433
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

WALID ABOU ASSI is a physician located in RICHMOND, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1003867433 to WALID ABOU ASSI on May 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Aug 31, 2015. 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 WALID ABOU ASSI below.

NPI Profile for
WALID G. ABOU ASSI

NPI Number
1003867433
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WALID G. ABOU ASSI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
7605 FOREST AVE
SUITE 109
RICHMOND, VA 23229-4938
Phone: (804) 285-6390 Fax: (804) 285-6393
Mailing address
1603 SANTA ROSA RD
RM 102
RICHMOND, VA 23229-5010
Phone: (804) 288-6750 Fax: (804) 288-6753
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 VA 0101245252

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

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
WALID ABOU ASSI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BON SECOURS MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      8260 ATLEE ROAD
      MECHANICSVILLE, VA 23116
    • BON SECOURS ST MARYS HOSPITAL
      5801 BREMO RD
      RICHMOND, VA 23226
    • HENRICO DOCTORS' HOSPITAL
      1602 SKIPWITH ROAD
      RICHMOND, VA 23229
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • FOREST PARK DIALYSIS CENTER
      1603 SANTA ROSA RD
      RICHMOND, VA 23229
    • WEST HAMPTON REGIONAL DIALYSIS CENTER LLC
      500 EAST LABURNUM AVE
      RICHMOND, VA 23222

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