DR. WALA M ABUSALAH MD
NPI 1578034161
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Knoxville, TN

Q: What is Wala Abusalah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wala Abusalah is 1578034161. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 8, 2018.

Q: What is Wala Abusalah's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wala Abusalah was last updated on October 11, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since December 08, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1924 ALCOA HWY, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 305-6117 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 11, 2022, Dec 8, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Wala M Abusalah Md NPPES

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

DR. WALA M ABUSALAH MD (NPI 1578034161) is an individual nephrology provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (65543) and active in the NPI registry since December 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578034161

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameDR. WALA M ABUSALAHCredential: MD

Location Address1924 ALCOA HWYKnoxville, TN 37920-6900

Mailing Address1924 Alcoa HwyKnoxville, TN 37920-6900 · (865) 305-6117

Phone(865) 305-6117

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateDecember 8, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 11, 2022

✔ NPI 1578034161 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 65543

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

1924 ALCOA HWY, Knoxville, TN 37920

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Wala M Abusalah Md 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 ID5991139883

PECOS Enrollment IDI20221005001625

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

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.

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.

272 services102 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Health System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440015

Location1924 Alcoa HighwayKnoxville, TN 37920 · Knox County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37920 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

$121.80 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.60 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

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

Tacrolimus, extended release, (envarsus xr), oral, 0.25 mg J7503

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH002N

1 supplier45 claims34,320 services$1.21 avg. paid by Medicare

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

12 suppliers135 claims27,415 services$0.32 avg. paid by Medicare

Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

2 suppliers36 claims9,750 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

7 suppliers99 claims17,020 services$0.18 avg. paid by Medicare

Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

2 suppliers27 claims3,660 services$0.90 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

11 suppliers162 claims162 services$18.45 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 20

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

MRS. SUSANNE LORI MITCHELL RN

Registered Nurse (Obstetric, High-Risk)

1924 ALCOA HWY, 6S
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-8888

DR. FELIX JOSEPH NEPVEUX V M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1924 ALCOA HWY, UNIV. OF TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER, DEPT. OF PATHOLOGY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (864) 498-8960

DR. SPENCER PUGH M.D.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

1924 ALCOA HWY, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE U-114 GSM, UTMCK
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-9340

CAITLIN TABLER LOWE

Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)

1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-7255

JOAN JAKAB

Pharmacist

1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-5337

UNIVERSITY PATHOLOGISTS, P.C.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-9080

DAPHNE M. NORWOOD, MD

Internal Medicine

1924 ALCOA HWY, BOX U114
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-9349

ALEJANDRO CONDE

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-9000

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 Wala Abusalah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wala Abusalah is 1578034161. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 8, 2018.

Where is Wala Abusalah located?

Wala Abusalah practices at 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920. The listed phone number is (865) 305-6117.

What is Wala Abusalah's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Wala Abusalah enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wala Abusalah 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 Wala Abusalah accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Wala Abusalah 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 Wala Abusalah affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Wala Abusalah is affiliated with University Health System, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wala Abusalah was last updated on October 11, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.