Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Lakewood, CA

Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Lakewood, California. He went to Howard University College Of Medicine and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Long Beach - Lakewood Orthopedic Institute, Sports And Spine Orthopaedics and his current practice location is 5750 Downey Ave Ste 308, Lakewood, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (562) 633-3787.

Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef is licensed to practice in California (license number A120817) 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 1982848099.

Contact Information

Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef, MD
5750 Downey Ave Ste 308,
Lakewood, CA 90712-1482
(562) 633-3787
(562) 633-1977



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Andrew Jonathan Wassef
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience17 Years
Location5750 Downey Ave Ste 308, Lakewood, California
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:
  • Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982848099
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/21/2009
  • Last Update Date: 09/03/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678737939
  • Enrollment ID: I20120618000328

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982848099NPI-NPPES
1982848099MedicaidCA
CB232026OtherCAMEDICARE
GD935YOtherCAMEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 57.013999 (Ohio)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery A120817 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Long Beach Memorial Medical CenterLong beach, CAHospital
Lakewood Regional Medical CenterLakewood, CAHospital
Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr TorranceTorrance, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Long Beach - Lakewood Orthopedic Institute08402827868
Sports And Spine Orthopaedics822402837814

News Archive

Smartphone dependency and depression in young adults

Smartphone overuse by young people is linked to an increased risk of later depression, finds a new University of Arizona study. While this has been established by numerous studies, the current research reported in the Journal of Adolescent Health on August 31, 2019, was aimed at finding out whether the smartphone usage was because of loneliness or whether it caused the loneliness in the first place.

Researchers discover novel mechanism of tumor hypoxia

An article published recently in Tumor Microenvironment and Therapy - an open access journal by Versita, defines a novel mechanism of tumor hypoxia induced by the longitudinal gradient of residual oxygen along tumor vessels as they transverse the tumor.

Surgical treatment provides new option for some colorectal cancer patients

Research out of Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that a surgical technique not traditionally used in advanced abdominal cancer may be a viable treatment option for some patients previously thought to be untreatable, offering the real possibility of extending survival for those patients.

Tiotropium improves lung function in symptomatic asthma patients on ICS/LABA

Data from the PrimoTinA-asthma Phase III studies presented for the first time today at the 2012 European Respiratory Society (ERS) congress show that tiotropium significantly reduced asthma exacerbations in patients who remain symptomatic despite treatment with at least ICSB/LABAC.

Revel Consulting launches Healthcare Practice to improve healthcare quality

Revel Consulting, a Kirkland, Washington-based business management consulting firm, today announced the launch of its Healthcare Practice to help providers, payers and life sciences organizations improve healthcare quality and safety, increase efficiencies, and maintain compliance in the face of ever-evolving regulatory requirements.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 9 days ago

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLong Beach - Lakewood Orthopedic Institute
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710020755
PECOS PAC ID: 0840282786
Enrollment ID: O20040331001691

News Archive

Smartphone dependency and depression in young adults

Smartphone overuse by young people is linked to an increased risk of later depression, finds a new University of Arizona study. While this has been established by numerous studies, the current research reported in the Journal of Adolescent Health on August 31, 2019, was aimed at finding out whether the smartphone usage was because of loneliness or whether it caused the loneliness in the first place.

Researchers discover novel mechanism of tumor hypoxia

An article published recently in Tumor Microenvironment and Therapy - an open access journal by Versita, defines a novel mechanism of tumor hypoxia induced by the longitudinal gradient of residual oxygen along tumor vessels as they transverse the tumor.

Surgical treatment provides new option for some colorectal cancer patients

Research out of Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that a surgical technique not traditionally used in advanced abdominal cancer may be a viable treatment option for some patients previously thought to be untreatable, offering the real possibility of extending survival for those patients.

Tiotropium improves lung function in symptomatic asthma patients on ICS/LABA

Data from the PrimoTinA-asthma Phase III studies presented for the first time today at the 2012 European Respiratory Society (ERS) congress show that tiotropium significantly reduced asthma exacerbations in patients who remain symptomatic despite treatment with at least ICSB/LABAC.

Revel Consulting launches Healthcare Practice to improve healthcare quality

Revel Consulting, a Kirkland, Washington-based business management consulting firm, today announced the launch of its Healthcare Practice to help providers, payers and life sciences organizations improve healthcare quality and safety, increase efficiencies, and maintain compliance in the face of ever-evolving regulatory requirements.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 9 days ago

Entity NameSports And Spine Orthopaedics
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811936743
PECOS PAC ID: 8224028378
Enrollment ID: O20100728000322

News Archive

Smartphone dependency and depression in young adults

Smartphone overuse by young people is linked to an increased risk of later depression, finds a new University of Arizona study. While this has been established by numerous studies, the current research reported in the Journal of Adolescent Health on August 31, 2019, was aimed at finding out whether the smartphone usage was because of loneliness or whether it caused the loneliness in the first place.

Researchers discover novel mechanism of tumor hypoxia

An article published recently in Tumor Microenvironment and Therapy - an open access journal by Versita, defines a novel mechanism of tumor hypoxia induced by the longitudinal gradient of residual oxygen along tumor vessels as they transverse the tumor.

Surgical treatment provides new option for some colorectal cancer patients

Research out of Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that a surgical technique not traditionally used in advanced abdominal cancer may be a viable treatment option for some patients previously thought to be untreatable, offering the real possibility of extending survival for those patients.

Tiotropium improves lung function in symptomatic asthma patients on ICS/LABA

Data from the PrimoTinA-asthma Phase III studies presented for the first time today at the 2012 European Respiratory Society (ERS) congress show that tiotropium significantly reduced asthma exacerbations in patients who remain symptomatic despite treatment with at least ICSB/LABAC.

Revel Consulting launches Healthcare Practice to improve healthcare quality

Revel Consulting, a Kirkland, Washington-based business management consulting firm, today announced the launch of its Healthcare Practice to help providers, payers and life sciences organizations improve healthcare quality and safety, increase efficiencies, and maintain compliance in the face of ever-evolving regulatory requirements.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 9 days ago

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef, MD
Po Box 15848,
Newport Beach, CA 92659-5848

Ph: (657) 241-3600
Dr Andrew Jonathan Wassef, MD
5750 Downey Ave Ste 308,
Lakewood, CA 90712-1482

Ph: (562) 633-3787

News Archive

Smartphone dependency and depression in young adults

Smartphone overuse by young people is linked to an increased risk of later depression, finds a new University of Arizona study. While this has been established by numerous studies, the current research reported in the Journal of Adolescent Health on August 31, 2019, was aimed at finding out whether the smartphone usage was because of loneliness or whether it caused the loneliness in the first place.

Researchers discover novel mechanism of tumor hypoxia

An article published recently in Tumor Microenvironment and Therapy - an open access journal by Versita, defines a novel mechanism of tumor hypoxia induced by the longitudinal gradient of residual oxygen along tumor vessels as they transverse the tumor.

Surgical treatment provides new option for some colorectal cancer patients

Research out of Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that a surgical technique not traditionally used in advanced abdominal cancer may be a viable treatment option for some patients previously thought to be untreatable, offering the real possibility of extending survival for those patients.

Tiotropium improves lung function in symptomatic asthma patients on ICS/LABA

Data from the PrimoTinA-asthma Phase III studies presented for the first time today at the 2012 European Respiratory Society (ERS) congress show that tiotropium significantly reduced asthma exacerbations in patients who remain symptomatic despite treatment with at least ICSB/LABAC.

Revel Consulting launches Healthcare Practice to improve healthcare quality

Revel Consulting, a Kirkland, Washington-based business management consulting firm, today announced the launch of its Healthcare Practice to help providers, payers and life sciences organizations improve healthcare quality and safety, increase efficiencies, and maintain compliance in the face of ever-evolving regulatory requirements.

Read more News

› Verified 9 days ago


Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Lakewood, CA

Christopher John Combs, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5750 Downey Ave Ste 308, Lakewood, CA 90712
Phone: 562-633-3787    Fax: 562-633-1977
Mr. Ezzat Wadih Wassef, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5750 Downey Ave Ste 308, Lakewood, CA 90712
Phone: 562-633-3787    Fax: 562-633-1977
Mr. Ramy Elias, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5750 Downey Ave Ste 308, Lakewood, CA 90712
Phone: 562-633-3787    Fax: 562-633-1977
Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5750 Downey Ave Ste 308, Lakewood, CA 90712
Phone: 562-633-3787    Fax: 562-633-1977
Pad S. Krishna, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3650 E. South St, Suite 411, Lakewood, CA 90712
Phone: 562-531-7757    Fax: 562-531-0833

Find & Compare Providers Near You: Find and compare doctors, nursing homes, hospitals, and other health care providers in your area that accept Medicare. Get information like: Find a doctor or clinician that accepts Medicare near you.

Doctors and clinicians: Doctors and clinicians include doctors, clinicians and groups who are qualified to practice in many specialties. Each specialty focuses on certain parts of the body, periods of life, conditions, or primary care. The doctors, clinicians, and groups listed here typically work in an office or clinic setting. Also those who currently accept Medicare are included.

Hospitals: Find information about Medicare-certified hospitals and long-term care hospitals in your area, including Veterans Administration medical centers and military hospitals, across the country. Long-term care hospitals serve critically ill and medically complex patients who require extended hospital care.

Data provided: Information on www.medicareusa.org is built using open data sources published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

© 2024 MedicareUsa. All rights reserved. Maintained by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.