Dr Maher Ajam, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Merrillville, IN

Dr Maher Ajam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Merrillville, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Nephrology Specialists, P.c. and his current practice location is 9229 Taft St, Merrillville, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 769-5227.

Dr Maher Ajam is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01035956A) 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 1548265135.

Contact Information

Dr Maher Ajam, MD
9229 Taft St,
Merrillville, IN 46410-6911
(219) 769-5227
(219) 769-7355



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Maher Ajam
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience46 Years
Location9229 Taft St, Merrillville, 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:
  • Dr Maher Ajam graduated from medical school in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548265135
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/14/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850203811
  • Enrollment ID: I20050112000192

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Maher Ajam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548265135NPI-NPPES
100215140MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 01035956A (Indiana)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 01035956 (Indiana)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Davita - PortagePortage, INDialysis facility
Davita - ValparaisoValparaiso, INDialysis facility
Franciscan St Anthony Health - Michigan CityMichigan city, INHospital
Northwest Health - PorterValparaiso, INHospital
La Porte HospitalLa porte, INHospital
St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, INHospital
Methodist Hospitals IncGary, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nephrology Specialists, P.c.286045498010

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameNephrology Specialists, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881671865
PECOS PAC ID: 2860454980
Enrollment ID: O20041101000922

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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 Maher Ajam 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 Maher Ajam, MD
801 Macarthur Blvd, Suite 400a,
Munster, IN 46321-2915

Ph: (219) 931-5227
Dr Maher Ajam, MD
9229 Taft St,
Merrillville, IN 46410-6911

Ph: (219) 769-5227

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