WASSIM A EL-HITTI M.D.
NPI 1669441580
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Westlake, OH

Q: What is Wassim El-hitti's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wassim El-hitti is 1669441580. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 14, 2006.

Q: What is Wassim El-hitti'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 Wassim El-hitti was last updated on April 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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 March 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

81.84/100

CMS Quality Rating

805 COLUMBIA RD STE 101, WESTLAKE, OH 44145(216) 228-5500(216) 227-2628 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 29, 2026, Jul 21, 2022, Jun 15, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Wassim A El-hitti M.d. NPPES

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

WASSIM A EL-HITTI M.D. (NPI 1669441580) is an individual nephrology provider in Westlake, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35-089623) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Fairview Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669441580

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameWASSIM A EL-HITTICredential: M.D.

Location Address805 COLUMBIA RD STE 101Westlake, OH 44145-1461

Mailing Address805 Columbia Rd Ste 109Westlake, OH 44145-1461 · (440) 799-4224 · Fax (440) 799-4228

Phone(216) 228-5500

Fax(216) 227-2628

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000

Enumeration DateMarch 14, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 29, 2026

✔ NPI 1669441580 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

License✔ Licensed in OH · 35-089623

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.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License D0061251 (MD)

805 COLUMBIA RD STE 101, Westlake, OH 44145

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2781637OH

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, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Wassim A El-hitti 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 ID3274510078

PECOS Enrollment IDI20071129000412

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Wassim El-hitti reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Americare Kidney Institute LLC

Same address

Nephrology

805 COLUMBIA RD STE 101
Westlake, OH 44145

Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
32 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1013349471 (216) 228-5500

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 9

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

614 services202 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

422 services247 patients

Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) 90970

Dialysis is a treatment that replicates some functions of healthy kidneys when they're not working properly. It helps to remove waste, salt, and excess water from your body and maintain a safe level of certain chemicals in your blood. This service, for patients aged 20 or older, is provided on a daily basis for less than a full month.

231 services11 patients

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.

118 services25 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

96 services95 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

82 services56 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Fairview Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360077

Location18101 Lorain AvenueCleveland, OH 44111 · Cuyahoga County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lutheran Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360087

Location1730 West 25th StreetCleveland, OH 44113 · Cuyahoga County

Emergency services

Uh St John Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Westlake, OH

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360123

Location29000 Center Ridge RoadWestlake, OH 44145 · Cuyahoga County

Emergency services

Cleveland Clinic

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360180

Location9500 Euclid AvenueCleveland, OH 44195 · Cuyahoga County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Avon, OH

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360364

Location33300 Cleveland Clinic BlvdAvon, OH 44011 · Lorain County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44145 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

$126.12 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.65

Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.44 typical visit price

range $17.10 – $135.40

Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)

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.

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.

81.84/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

57.34

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

67.97

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

100%598 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy

The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period

99%120 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

100%1,889 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

94%427 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

69%36 patients3/55-star benchmark: 96%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

97%407 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

99%883 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user

100%554 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

85%407 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

31%407 patients3/55-star benchmark: 59%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

AMERICARE KIDNEY INSTITUTE LLC

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)