DR. WASSEEM SKEF M.D.
NPI 1558625699
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Houston, TX

Active since July 03, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1400, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 704-3450 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 7, 2020, Jul 13, 2020, Aug 17, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Wasseem Skef M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WASSEEM SKEF M.D. (NPI 1558625699) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (V2275) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558625699
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. WASSEEM SKEFCredential: M.D.
Location Address6400 FANNIN ST STE 1400Houston, TX 77030-1512
Mailing Address6431 Fannin St, Msb 4.156Houston, TX 77030
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 16, 2025
NPI 1558625699 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License Licensed in TX · V2275
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1400, Houston, TX 77030

Accepted Insurance

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. Wasseem Skef 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 ID143515627
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241217004615
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450068
Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450184
Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

85.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.81
Promoting Interoperability82
Improvement Activities40
Cost64.54

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4034
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier11 claims330 services$2.62 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, manufactured blenderized natural foods with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4149
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
2 suppliers12 claims4,554 services$0.89 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1400
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1400
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1400
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1400
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1400
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1400
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1400
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1400
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Wasseem Skef's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wasseem Skef is 1558625699. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2012.

Where is Wasseem Skef located?

Wasseem Skef practices at 6400 Fannin St Ste 1400, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 704-3450.

What is Wasseem Skef's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Wasseem Skef enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wasseem Skef 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.

What insurance does Wasseem Skef accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Wasseem Skef 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 Wasseem Skef affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Wasseem Skef is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Hospital System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wasseem Skef was last updated on April 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.