Dr Wael Abdelghani, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in The Woodlands, TX

Dr Wael Abdelghani, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in The Woodlands, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 1001 Medical Plaza Dr, Suite 240, The Woodlands, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (281) 367-9700.

Dr Wael Abdelghani is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L6747) 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 1508837915.

Contact Information

Dr Wael Abdelghani, MD
1001 Medical Plaza Dr, Suite 240,
The Woodlands, TX 77380-3241
(281) 367-9700
(281) 367-9701

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Wael Abdelghani
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience32 Years
Location1001 Medical Plaza Dr, The Woodlands, Texas
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 Wael Abdelghani graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508837915
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/16/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981689866
  • Enrollment ID: I20040623001267

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Wael Abdelghani such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508837915NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology L6747 (Texas)Primary

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 Wael Abdelghani allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Woodlands Retina Center, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659559748
PECOS PAC ID: 2567549181
Enrollment ID: O20080407000725

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 Wael Abdelghani 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 Wael Abdelghani, MD
1001 Medical Plaza Dr, Suite 240,
The Woodlands, TX 77380-3241

Ph: (281) 367-9700
Dr Wael Abdelghani, MD
1001 Medical Plaza Dr, Suite 240,
The Woodlands, TX 77380-3241

Ph: (281) 367-9700

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