Joseph Wax, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Portland, ME

Joseph Wax, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine" physician in Portland, Maine. He went to New York Medical College and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Maine Medical Partners, Mainehealth, St Marys Regional Medical Center and his current practice location is 887 Congress St, Suite 200, Portland, Maine. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (207) 771-5549.

Joseph Wax is licensed to practice in Maine (license number 015444) 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 1609926930.

Contact Information

Joseph Wax, MD
887 Congress St, Suite 200,
Portland, ME 04102-3100
(207) 771-5549
(207) 771-7834



Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph Wax
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience38 Years
Location887 Congress St, Portland, Maine
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:
  • Joseph Wax attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609926930
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/11/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/24/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294701827
  • Enrollment ID: I20040907000074

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Wax such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609926930NPI-NPPES
291610099MedicaidME
30201317MedicaidNH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VM0101XObstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine 015444 (Maine)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Maine Medical CenterPortland, MEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Maine Medical Partners9335043967789
Mainehealth75178605882067
St Marys Regional Medical Center0042107120203

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameMaine Medical Partners
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467477349
PECOS PAC ID: 9335043967
Enrollment ID: O20031125000026

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Entity NameEastern Maine Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790789147
PECOS PAC ID: 2062315161
Enrollment ID: O20040128000088

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Entity NameSt Marys Regional Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447226584
PECOS PAC ID: 0042107120
Enrollment ID: O20040303000236

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Entity NameCentral Maine Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689653487
PECOS PAC ID: 2567379563
Enrollment ID: O20040324000441

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Entity NameMaine Medical Partners
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104921535
PECOS PAC ID: 9335043967
Enrollment ID: O20040331000274

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Entity NameMainehealth
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790265502
PECOS PAC ID: 7517860588
Enrollment ID: O20040701000166

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Entity NameSouthern Maine Health Care
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659392819
PECOS PAC ID: 0143208348
Enrollment ID: O20040713001060

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Entity NameEastern Maine Healthcare Systems Inland Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376579557
PECOS PAC ID: 6305817503
Enrollment ID: O20040802001656

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joseph Wax, MD
301c Us Route 1,
Scarborough, ME 04074-9701

Ph: (207) 396-8600
Joseph Wax, MD
887 Congress St, Suite 200,
Portland, ME 04102-3100

Ph: (207) 771-5549

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Portland, ME

Carol M Vaughan, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 84 Marginal Way, Suite 900, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 207-874-2445    Fax: 207-523-8598
Toby M Fitzgerald, DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 887 Congress St Ste 200, Portland, ME 04102
Phone: 207-771-5549    Fax: 207-771-7834
Dr. Edward Bumno Yoon, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 895 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04103
Phone: 207-791-3888    
Dr. Kathryn G Wadland, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 195 Fore River Pkwy, Suite 440, Portland, ME 04102
Phone: 207-553-6920    Fax: 207-553-6940
Anne Marie Van Hengel, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 84 Marginal Way, Suite 900, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 207-874-2445    Fax: 207-523-8598
Dr. Debra K Sepulveda, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102
Phone: 207-662-0111    Fax: 207-662-6219
Mary Anne Carroll, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102
Phone: 207-662-0111    

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