DR. HEIDI R WASSEF MD
NPI 1619919941
Radiology - Nuclear Radiology in Los Angeles, CA
NPI Status: Active since June 12, 2006
Contact Information
1500 SAN PABLO ST FL 2
LOS ANGELES, CA
ZIP 90033
Phone: (323) 442-8541
- Individual
- Female
- Radiology
- Nuclear Radiology
- PECOS Enrolled
About HEIDI WASSEF
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Heidi Wassef, a provider established in Los Angeles, California with a medical specialization in Radiology, focusing in nuclear radiology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1619919941 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2085N0904X with license number G84510 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.
- NPI
- 1619919941
- Provider Name
- DR. HEIDI R WASSEF MD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1500 SAN PABLO ST FL 2 LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
- Location Phone
- (323) 442-8541
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 31309 LOS ANGELES, CA 90031
- Mailing Phone
- (323) 442-8541
- Mailing Fax
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-12-2006
- Last Update Date
- 11-27-2023
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Radiology Nuclear Radiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 2085N0904X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- G84510
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- A radiologist who is involved in the analysis and imaging of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances in vitro and in vivo for diagnosis and the administration of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances for the treatment of disease.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Heidi Wassef is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan
A DXA bone density measurement is a simple, quick, and non-invasive procedure that assesses the strength of your bones. This test uses X-rays to measure the amount of minerals, mainly calcium, in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps in early detection of osteoporosis or other bone diseases.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsA nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with a CT scan involves using a small amount of radioactive material and CT imaging to examine body tissues and organs. This helps detect any abnormalities by providing detailed images of the body's internal structure.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1619919941, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 79. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 79 = 1).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 79 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1619919941, enumerated as an "individual" on June 12, 2006.
The provider is located at 1500 SAN PABLO ST FL 2 LOS ANGELES, CA 90033 and the phone number is (323) 442-8541.
Radiology with taxonomy code 2085N0904X and a focus in Nuclear Radiology.
