MUSTAFA A. ALWASH M.D – NPI #1679936439
Hospitalist

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Hospitalist

MUSTAFA ALWASH is a hospitalist located in SAN DIEGO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679936439 to MUSTAFA ALWASH on March 30, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name MUSTAFA A SAUDI. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208M00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Hospitalist.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Aug 21, 2023. 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 MUSTAFA ALWASH below.

NPI Profile for
MUSTAFA A. ALWASH

NPI Number
1679936439
Enumeration Date

(more than 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MUSTAFA A. ALWASH
Other Name: MUSTAFA A SAUDI
Credentials
M.D
Primary location
7901 FROST ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123-2701
Phone: (858) 541-0181 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
525 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92020-4007
Phone: (619) 515-2498
Mailing address
8765 AERO DR STE 130
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123-1767
Phone: (832) 929-2237 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 21, 2023

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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
208M00000X
- Hospitalist (Primary)		 CA 160516

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
Affiliations
MUSTAFA ALWASH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER
      751 MEDICAL CENTER COURT
      CHULA VISTA, CA 91911
    • SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      7901 FROST ST
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

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