Dr Ammar S Bafi, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Washington, DC

Dr Ammar S Bafi, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Washington, District Of Columbia. He went to George Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Medstar Heart Institute Llc and his current practice location is 110 Irving St Nw, Suite 1e3, Washington, District Of Columbia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (202) 291-1430.

Dr Ammar S Bafi is licensed to practice in District Of Columbia (license number MD19126) 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 1821019902.

Contact Information

Dr Ammar S Bafi, MD
110 Irving St Nw, Suite 1e3,
Washington, DC 20010-2976
(202) 291-1430
(202) 231-1436



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ammar S Bafi
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience37 Years
Location110 Irving St Nw, Washington, District Of Columbia
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 Ammar S Bafi attended and graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821019902
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638200900
  • Enrollment ID: I20100630000430

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ammar S Bafi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821019902NPI-NPPES
0467260MedicaidDC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD19126 (District Of Columbia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Medstar Health Vna, IncCalverton, MDHome health agency
Medstar Washington Hospital CenterWashington, DCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medstar Heart Institute Llc5698932960171

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Entity NameMedstar Heart Institute Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528345378
PECOS PAC ID: 5698932960
Enrollment ID: O20120130000515

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ammar S Bafi, MD
110 Irving St Nw, Suite 1e3,
Washington, DC 20010-2976

Ph: (202) 291-1430
Dr Ammar S Bafi, MD
110 Irving St Nw, Suite 1e3,
Washington, DC 20010-2976

Ph: (202) 291-1430

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