WASSIM AGHNATIOS ABI JAOUDE MD – NPI #1689837643
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

WASSIM AGHNATIOS ABI JAOUDE is a thoracic surgeon located in BROOKLYN, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1689837643 to WASSIM AGHNATIOS ABI JAOUDE on July 09, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name WASSIM ABI JAOUDE. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was previously updated about 13 years ago on Jun 03, 2013. 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 WASSIM AGHNATIOS ABI JAOUDE below.

NPI Profile for
WASSIM AGHNATIOS ABI JAOUDE

NPI Number
1689837643
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WASSIM AGHNATIOS ABI JAOUDE
Other Name: WASSIM ABI JAOUDE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
451 CLARKSON AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203-2054
Phone: (718) 245-4686 Fax:
Mailing address
298 LACONIA AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10305-2312
Phone: (608) 335-8856 Fax:
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
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)		 NY 269477
2086S0127X
- Surgery / Trauma Surgery		 NY 269477

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
WASSIM AGHNATIOS ABI JAOUDE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • READING HOSPITAL
      420 S 5TH AVENUE
      WEST READING, PA 19611

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