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CHEST DISEASES ASSOCIATES PC
NPI 1508866245
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Merrillville, IN

Active since July 22, 2005
8909 BROADWAY, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410(219) 769-0054(219) 769-1793 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Chest Diseases Associates Pc NPPES

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

CHEST DISEASES ASSOCIATES PC (NPI 1508866245) is a healthcare organization registered as a pulmonary disease in Merrillville, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. The organization lists Hakam Safadi, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508866245
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Legal Business NameCHEST DISEASES ASSOCIATES PC
Location Address8909 BROADWAYMerrillville, IN 46410-7039
Mailing Address8909 BroadwayMerrillville, IN 46410-7039 · (219) 769-0054 · Fax (219) 769-1793
Phone(219) 769-0054
Fax(219) 769-1793
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialHakam SafadiPresident · (219) 769-0054
Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 2022
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 9, 2022
✔ NPI 1508866245 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 50002847A
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
8909 BROADWAY, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200011400IN

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 Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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)

Chest Diseases Associates Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Chest Diseases Associates PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Bilal Safadi, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1457512816
8909 BROADWAY
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-0054
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Hakam Safadi, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1851394134
8909 BROADWAY
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-0054
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ammar Shaheen, MD
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1801095989
8909 BROADWAY
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-0054
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Frances Clark, APRN MSN FNP CS
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1689602468
11920 W STATE RD 10
Demotte, IN 46310
(219) 345-5151
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare22 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 Chest Diseases Associates PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chest Diseases Associates PC is 1508866245. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2005.

Where is Chest Diseases Associates PC located?

Chest Diseases Associates PC is located at 8909 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410. The listed phone number is (219) 769-0054.

What is Chest Diseases Associates PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Chest Diseases Associates PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chest Diseases Associates PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Chest Diseases Associates PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Chest Diseases Associates PC. 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. The largest specialties are Pulmonary Disease (3) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 3 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Chest Diseases Associates PC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Chest Diseases Associates PC 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 Chest Diseases Associates PC was last updated on September 9, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.