Anan Bassam Afaneh, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Indianapolis, IN

Anan Bassam Afaneh, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Community Physicians Of Indiana Inc and his current practice location is 6905 E 96th St Ste 300, Indianapolis, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (317) 621-1510.

Anan Bassam Afaneh is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01084594A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1407167273.

Contact Information

Anan Bassam Afaneh, MD
6905 E 96th St Ste 300,
Indianapolis, IN 46250-4456
(317) 621-1510
(317) 621-1511



Physician's Profile

Full NameAnan Bassam Afaneh
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience16 Years
Location6905 E 96th St Ste 300, Indianapolis, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Anan Bassam Afaneh graduated from medical school in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407167273
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/28/2010
  • Last Update Date: 11/02/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456589688
  • Enrollment ID: I20201104002221

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Anan Bassam Afaneh such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407167273NPI-NPPES
300043555MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 2014030565 (Missouri)Secondary
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 01084594A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community Hospital NorthIndianapolis, INHospital
Community Howard Regional Health Inc.Kokomo, INHospital
Community Hospital Of Anderson And Madison CountyAnderson, INHospital
Community Hospital EastIndianapolis, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Community Physicians Of Indiana Inc17594166621319

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameCommunity Physicians Of Indiana Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619105244
PECOS PAC ID: 1759416662
Enrollment ID: O20100317000717

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Anan Bassam Afaneh, MD
6626 E 75th St Ste 500,
Indianapolis, IN 46250-2890

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Anan Bassam Afaneh, MD
6905 E 96th St Ste 300,
Indianapolis, IN 46250-4456

Ph: (317) 621-1510

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