Wassim Shwaiki, MD - Medicare Pulmonary Disease in Munster, IN

Wassim Shwaiki, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease" physician in Munster, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pulmonary Disease. He is a member of the group practice Chest Physician Consultants, Ltd and his current practice location is 8840 Calumet Ave Ste 203, Munster, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 836-7723.

Wassim Shwaiki is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01064103A) 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 1013115039.

Contact Information

Wassim Shwaiki, MD
8840 Calumet Ave Ste 203,
Munster, IN 46321-2546
(219) 836-7723
(219) 836-7726



Physician's Profile

Full NameWassim Shwaiki
GenderMale
SpecialityPulmonary Disease
Experience26 Years
Location8840 Calumet Ave Ste 203, Munster, Indiana
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:
  • Wassim Shwaiki graduated from medical school in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013115039
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890886873
  • Enrollment ID: I20070806000231

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Wassim Shwaiki such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013115039NPI-NPPES
217960COtherINMEDICARE
200872190OtherINMEDICAID
90001173OtherILBCBS IL
000000527883OtherINBCBS IN
P00434655OtherMEDICARE RAILROAD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease 01064103A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community HospitalMunster, INHospital
St Catherine Hospital IncEast chicago, INHospital
St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Chest Physician Consultants, Ltd99311739376

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSt Catherine Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396847596
PECOS PAC ID: 1052225604
Enrollment ID: O20031118000149

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Entity NameChest Physician Consultants, Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760576359
PECOS PAC ID: 9931173937
Enrollment ID: O20040825000279

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Entity NameCommunity Care Network Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457610487
PECOS PAC ID: 3678737012
Enrollment ID: O20120614000331

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Entity NameLa Porte Clinic Company Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568829224
PECOS PAC ID: 0446558357
Enrollment ID: O20160408001751

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Wassim Shwaiki, MD
Po Box 1103,
Crown Point, IN 46308-1103

Ph: (219) 662-3931
Wassim Shwaiki, MD
8840 Calumet Ave Ste 203,
Munster, IN 46321-2546

Ph: (219) 836-7723

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 761 45th St Ste 110, Munster, IN 46321
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Dr. Kyle Kleist, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 701 Superior Ave, Munster, IN 46321
Phone: 219-924-1300    Fax: 219-933-2288
Dr. Gene Lee Chang, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9030 Columbia Ave, Munster, IN 46321
Phone: 219-836-6002    Fax: 219-836-6003
Sana Shoaib Meah, D.O
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 761 45th Avenue, Suite 110, Munster, IN 46321
Phone: 219-922-3020    Fax: 219-922-3023
Dr. Jay C. L.. Paik, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 800 Macarthur Blvd, #15, Munster, IN 46321
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