DR. WESAM GABER YACOUB M.D.
NPI 1518992239
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Greensboro, NC

Active since July 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
520 N ELAM AVE, LEBAUER PULMONARY, GREENSBORO, NC 27403(336) 547-1801(336) 547-1828 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Wesam Gaber Yacoub M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WESAM GABER YACOUB M.D. (NPI 1518992239) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Greensboro, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2008-01539) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518992239
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. WESAM GABER YACOUBCredential: M.D.
Location Address520 N ELAM AVE, LEBAUER PULMONARYGreensboro, NC 27403-1127
Mailing AddressPo Box 405633, Moses Cone Medical Services Inc.Atlanta, GA 30384-5633 · (336) 832-3677 · Fax (336) 832-3681
Fax(336) 547-1828
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJuly 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 2011
✔ NPI 1518992239 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 NC · 2008-01539
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.
520 N ELAM AVE, Greensboro, NC 27403

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. Wesam Gaber Yacoub 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 ID941369821
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081106000687
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Wesam Yacoub reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Neurological Surgery
3515 W MARKET ST STE 210
Greensboro, NC 27403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,998 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
1200 N ELM ST
Greensboro, NC 27401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 351 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
40 RAMSEUR RD STE 102
Pittsboro, NC 27312
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 333 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 13

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
87 services51 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.
57 services31 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.
44 services31 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
41 services41 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060
This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.
33 services33 patients
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726
This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.
32 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340014
Location3333 Silas Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, NC 27103 · Forsyth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Thomasville, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340085
Location207 Old Lexington Rd Box 789Thomasville, NC 27360 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27403 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Physician Assistant
520 N ELAM AVE
GREENSBORO, NC 27403
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
520 N ELAM AVE
GREENSBORO, NC 27403
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
520 N ELAM AVE
GREENSBORO, NC 27403
Internal Medicine
520 N ELAM AVE
GREENSBORO, NC 27403
Registered Nurse
520 N ELAM AVE
GREENSBORO, NC 27403
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
520 N ELAM AVE
GREENSBORO, NC 27403
Psychologist (Clinical)
520 N ELAM AVE
GREENSBORO, NC 27403
Counselor (Professional)
520 N ELAM AVE
GREENSBORO, NC 27403

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 Wesam Yacoub's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wesam Yacoub is 1518992239. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2006.

Where is Wesam Yacoub located?

Wesam Yacoub practices at 520 N Elam Ave Lebauer Pulmonary, Greensboro, NC 27403. The listed phone number is (336) 547-1801.

What is Wesam Yacoub's specialty?

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

Is Wesam Yacoub enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wesam Yacoub 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 Wesam Yacoub's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Wesam Yacoub reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Novant Health Medical Group, LLC (Greensboro, NC), Moses Cone Medical Services, Inc. (Greensboro, NC) and Fhpg, LLC (Pittsboro, NC). 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 Wesam Yacoub's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Wesam Yacoub accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list Wesam Yacoub 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 Wesam Yacoub affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Wesam Yacoub is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center and Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wesam Yacoub was last updated on April 22, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.