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TAMER WILLIAM WASSEF M.D.
NPI 1255654752
Psychiatry & Neurology - Addiction Psychiatry in Jersey City, NJ

Active since March 11, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.71/100
CMS Quality Rating
424 BALDWIN AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306(848) 667-5225 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 24, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Tamer William Wassef M.d. NPPES

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

TAMER WILLIAM WASSEF M.D. (NPI 1255654752) is an individual addiction psychiatry provider in Jersey City, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA09227600) and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255654752
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0802X
Provider Legal NameTAMER WILLIAM WASSEFCredential: M.D.
Location Address424 BALDWIN AVEJersey City, NJ 07306
Mailing Address374 Old Bridge TpkeSouth River, NJ 08882-1850 · (848) 667-5225
Phone(848) 667-5225
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateMarch 11, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateApril 24, 2014
✔ NPI 1255654752 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Addiction PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0802X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA09227600
Definition
Addiction Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on evaluation and treatment of individuals with alcohol, drug, or other substance-related disorders, and of individuals with dual diagnosis of substance-related and other psychiatric disorders.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 2084A0401X · License MD450464 (PA)
424 BALDWIN AVE, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Tamer Wassef M.d.

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Tamer William Wassef M.d. 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 ID2961625041
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140926001330
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Tamer Wassef reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Garden State Healthcare Associates, LLC
5.6 mi
Emergency Medicine
29 E 29TH ST
Bayonne, NJ 07002
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 637 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700014545 (844) 242-7436
Recovery Answer Behavioral Health Services LLC
9.0 mi
Multi-Specialty
60 EVERGREEN PL STE 904
East Orange, NJ 07018
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
NPI 1497409049 (973) 836-6940
Barnabas Health Medical Group, PC
13 mi
Specialist
95 OLD SHORT HILLS RD
West Orange, NJ 07052
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 757 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447206420 (888) 724-7123
Mindera PC
25 mi
Psychiatry
14 LORI LN
Holmdel, NJ 07733
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
NPI 1538001052 (732) 790-4217
Care First Medical Group LLC
27 mi
Psychiatry
152 LIVINGSTON AVE
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861882193 (848) 200-1699
Princeton House Provider Group LLC
40 mi
Psychiatry
905 HERRONTOWN RD
Princeton, NJ 08540
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 71 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881078681 (609) 497-3300

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
256 services83 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
207 services66 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
136 services60 patients
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes 90836
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 45-minute session where a healthcare provider discusses your mental and emotional health. They assess your current state, manage any issues, and help you develop coping strategies. This service aims to improve your overall well-being.
119 services51 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
33 services33 patients

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.

93.71/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality77.79
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 Tamer Wassef's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tamer Wassef is 1255654752. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 11, 2010. The provider is also known as Tamer Wassef M.D..

Where is Tamer Wassef located?

Tamer Wassef practices at 424 Baldwin Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306. The listed phone number is (848) 667-5225.

What is Tamer Wassef's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Addiction Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0802X.

Is Tamer Wassef enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tamer Wassef 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Tamer Wassef's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tamer Wassef reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Garden State Healthcare Associates, LLC (Bayonne, NJ), Recovery Answer Behavioral Health Services LLC (East Orange, NJ), Barnabas Health Medical Group, PC (West Orange, NJ), Mindera PC (Holmdel, NJ), Care First Medical Group LLC (New Brunswick, NJ) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Tamer Wassef's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Tamer Wassef accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Tamer Wassef 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 Tamer Wassef was last updated on April 24, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years 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.