BASIL ALWATTAR M.D. – NPI #1700081502
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

BASIL ALWATTAR is an orthopaedic surgeon located in OAKLAND, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1700081502 to BASIL ALWATTAR on June 20, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 29, 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 BASIL ALWATTAR below.

NPI Profile for
BASIL ALWATTAR

NPI Number
1700081502
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BASIL ALWATTAR
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
350 30TH ST STE 320
OAKLAND, CA 94609-3425
Phone: (510) 204-1844 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
350 30th St Ste 100
Oakland, CA 94609-3422
Phone: (510) 204-1844
350 30th St Ste 530
Oakland, CA 94609-3426
Phone: (510) 422-5150
Fax: (510) 422-5149
Mailing address
PO BOX 276950
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827-6950
Phone: (510) 204-1844 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 29, 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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 CA A112912
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine		 CA A112912

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MED (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/CHM-URB) - Graduated 2004
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
BASIL ALWATTAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER
      350 HAWTHORNE AVENUE
      OAKLAND, CA 94609
    • ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER - ALTA BATES CAMP
      2450 ASHBY AVENUE
      BERKELEY, CA 94705
    • SAN RAMON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      6001 NORRIS CANYON ROAD
      SAN RAMON, CA 94583
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ACCENTCARE HOME HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA, INC
      3170 CROW CANYON PLACE, SUITE 270
      SAN RAMON, CA 94583
    • PROHEALTH HOME CARE, INC
      2700 ZANKER ROAD, SUITE 180
      SAN JOSE, CA 95134
    • PROHEALTH HOME CARE, INC
      2125 OAK GROVE ROAD, SUITE 124 A & B
      WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
    • SUTTER VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION AND HOSPICE
      5099 COMMERCIAL CIRCLE, SUITE 205-A
      CONCORD, CA 94520

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