WAEL F. GARAS MD
NPI 1033181375
Internal Medicine in Boulder, CO

Active since February 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
58.49/100
CMS Quality Rating
5495 ARAPAHOE AVE STE 100, BOULDER, CO 80303(303) 415-4250(303) 440-9629 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 10, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: May 10, 2019, Jul 24, 2018, Mar 17, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2015).

About Wael F. Garas Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

WAEL F. GARAS MD (NPI 1033181375) is an individual internal medicine provider in Boulder, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0044045) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Boulder.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033181375
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameWAEL F. GARASCredential: MD
Location Address5495 ARAPAHOE AVE STE 100Boulder, CO 80303
Mailing Address5450 Western AveBoulder, CO 80301-2709 · (303) 415-4250 · Fax (303) 440-9629
Fax(303) 440-9629
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateFebruary 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 10, 20195 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1033181375 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in CO · DR.0044045
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

5495 ARAPAHOE AVE STE 100, Boulder, CO 80303

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14747 Arapahoe AveBoulder, CO 80303-1133 · Phone (303) 415-7610 · Fax (303) 415-7618

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Wael F. Garas Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID547236291
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051219000832, I20060130000810
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
101 services54 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
35 services35 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Santa Fe, NM
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number320002
Location455 St Michael's DriveSanta Fe, NM 87505 · Santa Fe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80303 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.03 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

58.49/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality14.34
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities20
Cost72.31

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers12 claims12 services$84.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine
5495 ARAPAHOE AVE STE 100
BOULDER, CO 80303
Internal Medicine
5495 ARAPAHOE AVE STE 100
BOULDER, CO 80303
Internal Medicine
5495 ARAPAHOE AVE STE 100
BOULDER, CO 80303
Internal Medicine
5495 ARAPAHOE AVE STE 100
BOULDER, CO 80303
Internal Medicine
5495 ARAPAHOE AVE STE 100
BOULDER, CO 80303
Physician Assistant
5495 ARAPAHOE AVE STE 100
BOULDER, CO 80303
Surgery
5495 ARAPAHOE AVE STE 100
BOULDER, CO 80303
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
5495 ARAPAHOE AVE STE 100
BOULDER, CO 80303

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Wael Garas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wael Garas is 1033181375. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 2, 2006.

Where is Wael Garas located?

Wael Garas practices at 5495 Arapahoe Ave Ste 100, Boulder, CO 80303. The listed phone number is (303) 415-4250.

What is Wael Garas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Wael Garas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wael Garas is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Wael Garas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Wael Garas is affiliated with Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wael Garas was last updated on May 10, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.