Bashar Hakim, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Sylacauga, AL

Bashar Hakim, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Sylacauga, Alabama. He went to University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. His current practice location is 126 S Anniston Ave, Sylacauga, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 249-6050.

Bashar Hakim is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 18362) 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 1740206978.

Contact Information

Bashar Hakim, MD
126 S Anniston Ave,
Sylacauga, AL 35150-2904
(256) 249-6050
(256) 249-6053



Physician's Profile

Full NameBashar Hakim
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience43 Years
Location126 S Anniston Ave, Sylacauga, Alabama
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:
  • Bashar Hakim attended and graduated from University College Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740206978
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759346679
  • Enrollment ID: I20110107000527

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Bashar Hakim such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740206978NPI-NPPES
HA000035148MedicaidAL
510-35148OtherALBLUECROSS BLUESHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 18362 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Citizens Baptist Medical CenterTalladega, ALHospital
Coosa Valley Medical CenterSylacauga, ALHospital

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. Bashar Hakim allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBashar Hakim Md, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982883435
PECOS PAC ID: 6507821428
Enrollment ID: O20110111000027

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Bashar Hakim, MD
126 S Anniston Ave,
Sylacauga, AL 35150-2904

Ph: (256) 249-6050
Bashar Hakim, MD
126 S Anniston Ave,
Sylacauga, AL 35150-2904

Ph: (256) 249-6050

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Dr. Mohamed Ammar Aldaher, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 209 W Spring St, Suite 200, Sylacauga, AL 35150
Phone: 256-245-5241    Fax: 256-245-0194
Mr. Imad Khdair, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 209 W Spring St, Suite 200, Sylacauga, AL 35150
Phone: 256-245-5241    Fax: 256-245-0194
Mr. Walter P Pinson, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 209 W Spring St, Suite 200, Sylacauga, AL 35150
Phone: 256-245-5241    Fax: 256-245-0194
Kendra Q Crews, P.A.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 126 S Anniston Ave, Sylacauga, AL 35150
Phone: 256-249-6050    Fax: 256-249-6053
Dr. Jennie S Wheeler, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 315 W Hickory St, Sylacauga, AL 35150
Phone: 256-401-4000    
Ghayas Ali Habach, M.D., M.P.H.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 291 James Payton Blvd, Sylacauga, AL 35150
Phone: 256-249-0028    Fax: 256-249-0019
Dr. Mahgoub Abdalla Eltoum, MD
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Practice Location: 209 West Spring Street, Suite 200, Sylacauga, AL 35150
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