Walid A Farhat, MD - Medicare Urology in Madison, WI

Walid A Farhat, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology - Pediatric Urology" physician in Madison, Wisconsin. He graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc and his current practice location is 600 Highland Ave, Madison, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (608) 263-6420.

Walid A Farhat is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 71234) 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 1861052441.

Contact Information

Walid A Farhat, MD
600 Highland Ave,
Madison, WI 53792-0001
(608) 263-6420
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameWalid A Farhat
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience32 Years
Location600 Highland Ave, Madison, Wisconsin
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:
  • Walid A Farhat graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861052441
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2019
  • Last Update Date: 12/08/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325372311
  • Enrollment ID: I20190625002604

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walid A Farhat such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861052441NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2088P0231XUrology - Pediatric Urology 71234 (Wisconsin)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc66087854642164

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameAurora Medical Group, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427271378
PECOS PAC ID: 6709794258
Enrollment ID: O20031105000725

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Entity NameUniversity Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598784555
PECOS PAC ID: 6608785464
Enrollment ID: O20031111000435

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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. Walid A Farhat 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
Walid A Farhat, MD
7974 Uw Health Ct,
Middleton, WI 53562-5531

Ph: () -
Walid A Farhat, MD
600 Highland Ave,
Madison, WI 53792-0001

Ph: (608) 263-6420

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