DR. AZZAM HAMMAD MD
NPI 1255857223
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Philadelphia, PA
About Dr. Azzam Hammad Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. AZZAM HAMMAD MD (NPI 1255857223) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD052109L) and active in the NPI registry since August 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Metrohealth System, and is a graduate of Other (1988).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted 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
Dr. Azzam Hammad 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Azzam Hammad reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
- 335 clinicians in this Medicare group
Cleveland, OH 44109
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
- 2,147 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 10
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Metrohealth System
Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OHPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19102 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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 Azzam Hammad's NPI number?
The NPI number for Azzam Hammad is 1255857223. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2017.
Where is Azzam Hammad located?
Azzam Hammad practices at 245 N 15th St Rm 5110, Philadelphia, PA 19102. The listed phone number is (215) 762-8941.
What is Azzam Hammad's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.
Is Azzam Hammad enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Azzam Hammad 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 Azzam Hammad's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Azzam Hammad reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA) and The Metrohealth System (Cleveland, OH). 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 Azzam Hammad's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Azzam Hammad accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource and Oscar Health Insurance list Azzam Hammad 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.
Is Azzam Hammad affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Azzam Hammad is affiliated with Metrohealth System.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Azzam Hammad was last updated on August 21, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.
# Dr. Azzam Hammad, MD · NPI 1255857223
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 21, 2017.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1255857223 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** August 21, 2017
- **Primary specialty:** Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology · taxonomy 207ZP0102X
- **State license:** MD052109L (Pennsylvania)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 245 N 15TH ST RM 5110, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1101
- **Phone:** (215) 762-8941
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Drexel University (NPI 1154425254, Philadelphia, PA); The Metrohealth System (NPI 1053353896, Cleveland, OH) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 1988
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 21, 2017
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1255857223) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.