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DR. WAEL JALAL HIJAZ M.D.
NPI 1285160564
Hospitalist in Tampa, FL

Active since May 05, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD FL 3, TAMPA, FL 33607(813) 870-4933(813) 870-4887 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 29, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 11, 2020, Aug 4, 2020, Jul 26, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Wael Jalal Hijaz M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WAEL JALAL HIJAZ M.D. (NPI 1285160564) is an individual hospitalist provider in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME142710) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Winter Haven Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285160564
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WAEL JALAL HIJAZCredential: M.D.
Location Address3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD FL 3Tampa, FL 33607-6307
Mailing Address3001 W Dr Mlk BlvdTampa, FL 33607-6307 · (813) 870-4933 · Fax (813) 870-4887
Phone(813) 870-4933
Fax(813) 870-4887
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 29, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 29, 2022
✔ NPI 1285160564 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME142710
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License ME142710 (FL)
3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD FL 3, Tampa, FL 33607
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid107465900FL

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

Dr. Wael Jalal Hijaz 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 ID3678817186
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200804002492
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 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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
146 services139 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.
142 services137 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
136 services63 patients
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.
52 services27 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
22 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Winter Haven Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winter Haven, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100052
Location200 Ave F NEWinter Haven, FL 33881 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Josephs Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number100075
Location3001 W Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33677 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Morton Plant Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Clearwater, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100127
Location300 Pinellas StClearwater, FL 33756 · Pinellas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baycare Hospital Wesley Chapel

Acute Care Hospitals · Wesley Chapel, FL
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100362
Location4501 Bruce B. Downs BlvdWesley Chapel, FL 33544 · Pasco County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33607 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

DR. JENNIFER REBECCA CASATELLI M.D.
Pediatrics
3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD FL 3
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (813) 870-4839
DR. HAZEM LOUAE ABUGRARA M.D.
Hospitalist
3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD FL 3
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (813) 870-4933
DR. NATHAN JOSEPH CHANDLER D.O.
Internal Medicine
3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD FL 3
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (813) 870-4933
DR. ANABELEN RIVERA DE ROSALES MD
Hospitalist
3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD FL 3
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (813) 870-4933
DR. DAVID VAN D.O.
Hospitalist
3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD FL 3
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (813) 870-4933

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 Hijaz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wael Hijaz is 1285160564. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2017.

Where is Wael Hijaz located?

Wael Hijaz practices at 3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Fl 3, Tampa, FL 33607. The listed phone number is (813) 870-4933.

What is Wael Hijaz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Wael Hijaz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wael Hijaz 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 Hijaz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Wael Hijaz is affiliated with Winter Haven Hospital, St Josephs Hospital, Morton Plant Hospital and Baycare Hospital Wesley Chapel.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wael Hijaz was last updated on March 29, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.