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WAY LESS LLC
NPI 1225844715
Preventive Medicine - Obesity Medicine in Merrillville, IN

Active since December 09, 2024
120 E 90TH DR, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410(219) 769-1670 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Way Less Llc NPPES

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

WAY LESS LLC (NPI 1225844715) is a healthcare organization registered as an obesity medicine in Merrillville, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since December 2024. The organization lists Mustafa Nakawa, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225844715
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy2083B0002X
Legal Business NameWAY LESS LLC
Location Address120 E 90TH DRMerrillville, IN 46410-7160
Mailing Address120 E 90th DrMerrillville, IN 46410-7160
Phone(219) 769-1670
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMustafa NakawaOwner · (617) 449-8274
Enumeration DateDecember 9, 2024
NPPES CertifiedDecember 9, 2024
✔ NPI 1225844715 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPreventive Medicine · Obesity MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2083B0002X
Definition
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
120 E 90TH DR, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Other Names 1

Other NameWay Less Weight Loss Clinic

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Way Less Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Way Less LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Mustafa Nakawa, MBBS
Internal Medicine
NPI 1558717603
8777 BROADWAY STE B
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 738-5316
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Deanna Massie, CNS
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
NPI 1205117454
7910 W JEFFERSON BLVD STE 112
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 969-7121
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare112 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Way Less LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Way Less LLC is 1225844715. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 9, 2024. The provider is also known as Way Less Weight Loss Clinic.

Where is Way Less LLC located?

Way Less LLC is located at 120 E 90th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410. The listed phone number is (219) 769-1670.

What is Way Less LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Preventive Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine, with taxonomy code 2083B0002X.

Is Way Less LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Way Less LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Way Less LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Way Less LLC, in Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and Internal Medicine. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Way Less LLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Way Less LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Way Less LLC was last updated on December 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.