CESAR E. ABDUL-MASSIH MD – NPI #1649732629
Internal Medicine

An internist trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual.

CESAR ABDUL-MASSIH is a physician located in RANCHO MIRAGE, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1649732629 to CESAR ABDUL-MASSIH on April 01, 2019. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RS0010X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Feb 20, 2024. 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 CESAR ABDUL-MASSIH below.

NPI Profile for
CESAR E. ABDUL-MASSIH

NPI Number
1649732629
Enumeration Date

(more than 7 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CESAR E. ABDUL-MASSIH
Credentials
MD
Primary location
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HARRY & DIANE RINKER BLG
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270-3221
Phone: (760) 568-2684 Fax: (760) 341-5832
1 Other location(s):
151 S Sunrise Way Ste 100
Palm Springs, CA 92262-0129
Phone: (760) 568-2684
Fax: (760) 341-5832
Mailing address
PO BOX 1730
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270-1058
Phone: (760) 568-2684 Fax: (760) 341-5832
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 20, 2024

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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
207RS0010X
- Internal Medicine / Sports Medicine (Primary)
CA A178307

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

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