Wael F Girgis, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Alton, IL

Wael F Girgis, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Alton, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. He is a member of the group practice Fairview Heights Medical Group Sc and his current practice location is 4 Memorial Dr Ste 230, Alton, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 433-6170.

Wael F Girgis is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-085062) 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 1508053802.

Contact Information

Wael F Girgis, MD
4 Memorial Dr Ste 230,
Alton, IL 62002-6704
(618) 433-6170
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Physician's Profile

Full NameWael F Girgis
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience39 Years
Location4 Memorial Dr Ste 230, Alton, Illinois
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:
  • Wael F Girgis graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508053802
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/01/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/08/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991891046
  • Enrollment ID: I20071019000509

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Wael F Girgis such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508053802NPI-NPPES
036085062MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 036-085062 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Alton Memorial HospitalAlton, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Fairview Heights Medical Group Sc6800784083342

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. Wael F Girgis allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFairview Heights Medical Group Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679503668
PECOS PAC ID: 6800784083
Enrollment ID: O20040309000650

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. Wael F Girgis 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
Wael F Girgis, MD
4 Memorial Dr Ste 230,
Alton, IL 62002-6704

Ph: (618) 433-6170
Wael F Girgis, MD
4 Memorial Dr Ste 230,
Alton, IL 62002-6704

Ph: (618) 433-6170

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