Aziz Aref Massaad, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Machias, ME

Aziz Aref Massaad, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Machias, Maine. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Down East Community Hospital and his current practice location is 229 Main St, Suite 1, Machias, Maine. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (207) 255-6831.

Aziz Aref Massaad is licensed to practice in Maine (license number 014088) 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 1134173792.

Contact Information

Aziz Aref Massaad, MD
229 Main St, Suite 1,
Machias, ME 04654-3606
(207) 255-6831
(207) 255-6832

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Physician's Profile

Full NameAziz Aref Massaad
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience36 Years
Location229 Main St, Machias, 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:
  • Aziz Aref Massaad graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134173792
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/27/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921908898
  • Enrollment ID: I20040722000658

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Aziz Aref Massaad such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134173792NPI-NPPES
130180099MedicaidME
AA41896OtherMEHARVARD PILGRIM
P00187069OtherMERAILROAD MEDICARE
047954OtherMEANTHEM OF MAINE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 014088 (Maine)Primary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery 014088 (Maine)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Down East Community HospitalMachias, MEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Down East Community Hospital670985819412

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Aziz Aref Massaad allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDown East Community Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689670242
PECOS PAC ID: 6709858194
Enrollment ID: O20040809000314

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. Aziz Aref Massaad 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
Aziz Aref Massaad, MD
Po Box 317,
Machias, ME 04654-0317

Ph: (207) 255-6831
Aziz Aref Massaad, MD
229 Main St, Suite 1,
Machias, ME 04654-3606

Ph: (207) 255-6831

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Surgery Doctors in Machias, ME


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