Wael F Girgis, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Alton, IL

Wael F Girgis, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Alton, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. He is a member of the group practice Fairview Heights Medical Group Sc and his current practice location is 4 Memorial Dr Ste 230, Alton, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 433-6170.

Wael F Girgis is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-085062) 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 1508053802.

Contact Information

Wael F Girgis, MD
4 Memorial Dr Ste 230,
Alton, IL 62002-6704
(618) 433-6170
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Physician's Profile

Full NameWael F Girgis
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience39 Years
Location4 Memorial Dr Ste 230, Alton, Illinois
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:
  • Wael F Girgis graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508053802
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/01/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/08/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991891046
  • Enrollment ID: I20071019000509

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Wael F Girgis such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508053802NPI-NPPES
036085062MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 036-085062 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Alton Memorial HospitalAlton, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Fairview Heights Medical Group Sc6800784083342

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameFairview Heights Medical Group Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679503668
PECOS PAC ID: 6800784083
Enrollment ID: O20040309000650

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Wael F Girgis, MD
4 Memorial Dr Ste 230,
Alton, IL 62002-6704

Ph: (618) 433-6170
Wael F Girgis, MD
4 Memorial Dr Ste 230,
Alton, IL 62002-6704

Ph: (618) 433-6170

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