WAEL SANKAR M.D.
NPI 1477940260
Internal Medicine in Minneapolis, MN

Q: What is Wael Sankar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wael Sankar is 1477940260. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2015.

Q: What is Wael Sankar's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wael Sankar was last updated on November 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.

Active since April 20, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2925 CHICAGO AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407(612) 863-4000(763) 236-3026 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 7, 2025, Jun 25, 2025, Nov 3, 2023 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Wael Sankar M.d. NPPES

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

WAEL SANKAR M.D. (NPI 1477940260) is an individual internal medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (78358) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Viera Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477940260

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameWAEL SANKARCredential: M.D.

Location Address2925 CHICAGO AVEMinneapolis, MN 55407-1321

Mailing Address2925 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55407-1321 · (612) 262-9000

Phone(612) 863-4000

Fax(763) 236-3026

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateApril 20, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 7, 20258 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 7, 2025

✔ NPI 1477940260 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in MN · 78358✔ Licensed in OH · 35C.003063✔ Licensed in FL · ME135733

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.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License ME135733 (FL)

2925 CHICAGO AVE, Minneapolis, MN 55407

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 16850 Lake Nona BlvdOrlando, FL 32827 · Phone (407) 266-1106 · Fax (407) 266-1199

Location 28745 N Wickham RdMelbourne, FL 32940 · Phone (321) 434-3474 · Fax (321) 434-9521

Location 31275 N High StHillsboro, OH 45133-8273 · Phone (937) 393-6100 · Fax (614) 293-2809

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid100065600FL

OtherJJ635ZFL · Fl Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, HealthPartners, Molina Healthcare and more.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

Wael Sankar 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 ID8527314806

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180628000754, I20250516002299, I20250519000256, I20251015001675

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

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

Allina Health System

Same address

Anesthesiology

2925 CHICAGO AVE
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota and Wisconsin enrollments
Also billed through NPI 1205069325 (Wisconsin)
3,733 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1598585242 (612) 863-4000

Osup Community Outreach LLC

616 mi

Neurology

555 METRO PL N
Dublin, OH 43017

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
3 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1699179929 (614) 410-9580

Deerfield Beach Physician Services, LLC

1,112 mi

Internal Medicine

2626 CAPITAL MEDICAL BLVD
Tallahassee, FL 32308

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
85 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1366100364 (850) 325-5000

Health First Medical Group, LLC

1,354 mi

General Practice

1223 GATEWAY DR
Melbourne, FL 32901

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
773 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1750626495 (321) 434-5055

Hospital Medicine Services Of Fl, LLC

1,499 mi

Hospitalist

20900 BISCAYNE BLVD
Aventura, FL 33180

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
861 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1710684857 (305) 682-7000

Guam Memorial Hospital

General Acute Care Hospital

850 GOVERNOR CARLOS CAMACHO ROAD
Oka Tamuning, GU 96913

Reassigned Medicare billing, Guam enrollment
320 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1366519027 (671) 647-2937

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 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.

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.

324 services317 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.

155 services151 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.

40 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Viera Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Melbourne, FL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100315

Location8745 N Wickham RdMelbourne, FL 32940 · Brevard County

Emergency services

Owatonna Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Owatonna, MN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number240069

Location2250 26th Street NorthwestOwatonna, MN 55060 · Steele County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Allina Health Faribault Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Faribault, MN

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number240071

Location200 State AvenueFaribault, MN 55021 · Rice County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Guam Memorial Hospital Authority

Acute Care Hospitals · Tamuning, GU

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number650001

Location85O Gov Carlos G Camacho RoadTamuning, GU 96913 · Guam County

Emergency services

Guam Regional Medical City

Acute Care Hospitals · Dededo, GU

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number650003

Location133 Route 3Dededo, GU 96929 · Guam County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55407 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

$127.61 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $168.28

Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$98.61 typical visit price

range $18.32 – $138.04

Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)

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 20

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

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