Dr Raif Wassef Elsakr, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Bartlett, TN

Dr Raif Wassef Elsakr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Bartlett, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Gastroenterology Center Of The Midsouth Pllc, Gastroenterology Center Of The Midsouth Pllc, Physiotherapy Associates Inc and his current practice location is 3350 N Germantown Rd, Bartlett, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (901) 377-2111.

Dr Raif Wassef Elsakr is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD26799) 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 1083695704.

Contact Information

Dr Raif Wassef Elsakr, MD
3350 N Germantown Rd,
Bartlett, TN 38133-4026
(901) 377-2111
(901) 377-5105



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Raif Wassef Elsakr
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience38 Years
Location3350 N Germantown Rd, Bartlett, Tennessee
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 Raif Wassef Elsakr graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083695704
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274533625
  • Enrollment ID: I20101101000870

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Raif Wassef Elsakr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083695704NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 15362 (Mississippi)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology E-1252 (Arkansas)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD26799 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Methodist Healthcare Memphis HospitalsMemphis, TNHospital
Saint Francis Bartlett Medical CenterBartlett, TNHospital
Baptist Memorial HospitalMemphis, TNHospital
Baptist Memorial Hospital TiptonCovington, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gastroenterology Center Of The Midsouth Pllc4880619824138
Gastroenterology Center Of The Midsouth Pllc4880619824138
Physiotherapy Associates Inc3577470442429

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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 Raif Wassef Elsakr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGastroenterology Center Of The Midsouth Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417932492
PECOS PAC ID: 4880619824
Enrollment ID: O20060201000753

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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 Raif Wassef Elsakr 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 Raif Wassef Elsakr, MD
2020 Exeter Rd,
Germantown, TN 38138-3945

Ph: (901) 684-5503
Dr Raif Wassef Elsakr, MD
3350 N Germantown Rd,
Bartlett, TN 38133-4026

Ph: (901) 377-2111

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Bartlett, TN

Shoaib Azam, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3350 N Germantown Rd, Bartlett, TN 38133
Phone: 901-377-2111    Fax: 901-377-5105
Dr. Ramon T Ungab, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2851 Stage Center Dr, Bartlett, TN 38134
Phone: 901-388-7711    Fax: 901-507-2280
Dr. David Dale Sloas, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3350 N Germantown Rd, Bartlett, TN 38133
Phone: 901-377-2111    Fax: 901-377-5105
Dr. Muhammad Saleem, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2686 Kate Bond Rd, Bartlett, TN 38133
Phone: 901-384-9920    
David Mark Stern, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 6630 Summer Knoll Cir Ste 101, Bartlett, TN 38134
Phone: 901-746-9438    Fax: 901-746-9331
Wajih Istanbouli, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6570 Summer Oaks Cv, Bartlett, TN 38134
Phone: 901-373-7100    Fax: 901-842-0020

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