Adel Melhem Assaad, MD - Medicare Pathology in Seattle, WA

Adel Melhem Assaad, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology" physician in Seattle, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Virginia Mason Medical Center and his current practice location is 1100 9th Ave, Seattle, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 583-6596.

Adel Melhem Assaad is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00048551) 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 1669509071.

Contact Information

Adel Melhem Assaad, MD
1100 9th Ave,
Seattle, WA 98101-2756
(206) 583-6596
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Physician's Profile

Full NameAdel Melhem Assaad
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience24 Years
Location1100 9th Ave, Seattle, Washington
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:
  • Adel Melhem Assaad graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669509071
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/27/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/08/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305867813
  • Enrollment ID: I20071218000278

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Adel Melhem Assaad such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669509071NPI-NPPES
1065ASOtherWABLUE SHIELD
8503781MedicaidWA
MD6901WMedicaidAK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0101XPathology - Anatomic Pathology MD00048551 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Virginia Mason Medical CenterSeattle, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Virginia Mason Medical Center9830002617825

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. Adel Melhem Assaad allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVirginia Mason Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801851258
PECOS PAC ID: 9830002617
Enrollment ID: O20031107000383

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. Adel Melhem Assaad 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
Adel Melhem Assaad, MD
1100 9th Ave, Ms:m4-pfs,
Seattle, WA 98101-2756

Ph: (206) 515-5811
Adel Melhem Assaad, MD
1100 9th Ave,
Seattle, WA 98101-2756

Ph: (206) 583-6596

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