Dr Nawaf Ghatfan Atassi, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Kinston, NC

Dr Nawaf Ghatfan Atassi, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Kinston, North Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Eastern Nephrology Associates Pllc and his current practice location is 608a Airport Rd, Kinston, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (252) 523-8513.

Dr Nawaf Ghatfan Atassi is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 35832) 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 1194727479.

Contact Information

Dr Nawaf Ghatfan Atassi, MD
608a Airport Rd,
Kinston, NC 28504-8210
(252) 523-8513
(252) 317-2096

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nawaf Ghatfan Atassi
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience41 Years
Location608a Airport Rd, Kinston, North Carolina
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:
  • Dr Nawaf Ghatfan Atassi graduated from medical school in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194727479
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/30/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709961527
  • Enrollment ID: I20080514000531

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nawaf Ghatfan Atassi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194727479NPI-NPPES
891214MMedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 35832 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fmc Of Kinston Dialysis UnitKinston, NCDialysis facility
Goldsboro DialysisGoldsboro, NCDialysis facility
Unc Lenoir Health CareKinston, NCHospital
Vidant Duplin HospitalKenansville, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eastern Nephrology Associates Pllc226442051267

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. Dr Nawaf Ghatfan Atassi allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEastern Nephrology Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417083783
PECOS PAC ID: 2264420512
Enrollment ID: O20040504001638

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. Dr Nawaf Ghatfan Atassi 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
Dr Nawaf Ghatfan Atassi, MD
608a Airport Rd,
Kinston, NC 28504-8210

Ph: (252) 523-8513
Dr Nawaf Ghatfan Atassi, MD
608a Airport Rd,
Kinston, NC 28504-8210

Ph: (252) 523-8513

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Katrina Ellen Meachem,
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Dr. John Kunnuthara John, MD
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Mohammad Omer Iqbal, MD
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Practice Location: 701 Doctors Dr, Suite N, Kinston, NC 28501
Phone: 252-559-2200    Fax: 252-522-9778
Kishore Roy Chowdhury, M.D
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Saroj Prakash Kandel, MD
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Practice Location: 706 Rosanne Dr, Kinston, NC 28504
Phone: 252-527-9800    Fax: 252-527-8353
Michael B King, MD
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Practice Location: 324 N Queen St, Kinston, NC 28501
Phone: 252-522-9800    Fax: 252-525-4573

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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