Dr Wael F Asaad, MD, PHD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Providence, RI

Dr Wael F Asaad, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Providence, Rhode Island. He went to Yale University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Lifespan Physician Group Inc and his current practice location is 593 Eddy St Fl 6, Rih Department Of Neurosurgery, Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 793-9166.

Dr Wael F Asaad is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number MD13555) 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 1770619165.

Contact Information

Dr Wael F Asaad, MD, PHD
593 Eddy St Fl 6, Rih Department Of Neurosurgery,
Providence, RI 02903-4923
(401) 793-9166
(401) 444-2788



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Wael F Asaad
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience21 Years
Location593 Eddy St Fl 6, Providence, Rhode Island
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 Wael F Asaad attended and graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770619165
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/27/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/10/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951433507
  • Enrollment ID: I20121126000507

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Wael F Asaad such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770619165NPI-NPPES
WA79614MedicaidRI
11008483AMedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery MD13555 (Rhode Island)Primary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 235417 (Massachusetts)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rhode Island HospitalProvidence, RIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lifespan Physician Group Inc2567455082631

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameLifespan Physician Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407116643
PECOS PAC ID: 2567455082
Enrollment ID: O20121029000368

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Wael F Asaad, MD, PHD
593 Eddy St Fl 6, Rih Department Of Neurosurgery,
Providence, RI 02903-4923

Ph: (401) 793-9166
Dr Wael F Asaad, MD, PHD
593 Eddy St Fl 6, Rih Department Of Neurosurgery,
Providence, RI 02903-4923

Ph: (401) 793-9166

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Dr. Elias Shaaya, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-793-9135    
Dr. Ki-eun Chang, MD
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 593 Eddy Street Apc 6, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-793-9166    Fax: 401-444-2788
Dr. Belinda Shao, MD, MPH
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-793-9135    Fax: 401-444-2788
Dr. Petra Margarete Klinge, MD
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 55 Claverick Street, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-455-1749    Fax: 401-455-1292
Sohail Syed, M.D.
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 593 Eddy St, Apc 6, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-444-4146    Fax: 401-444-2781
Albert Edward Telfeian, M.D.
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 593 Eddy St, Apc 6, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-793-9153    Fax: 401-444-2024
Dr. Beverly Claire Walters, M.D.
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 128 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-351-1369    Fax: 401-251-0079

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