WASSIM AGHNATIOS ABI JAOUDE MD
NPI 1689837643
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in New Orleans, LA

Q: What is Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude is 1689837643. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2008. The provider is also known as Wassim Abi Jaoude MD.

Q: What is Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Active since July 09, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

81.19/100

CMS Quality Rating

1430 TULANE AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112(504) 988-1739 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude Md NPPES

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

WASSIM AGHNATIOS ABI JAOUDE MD (NPI 1689837643) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in New York (269477) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689837643

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameWASSIM AGHNATIOS ABI JAOUDECredential: MD

Location Address1430 TULANE AVENew Orleans, LA 70112-2632

Mailing Address1430 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70112-2632 · (504) 988-1739

Phone(504) 988-1739

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateJuly 9, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateJune 1, 2026

NPPES CertifiedJune 1, 2026

✔ NPI 1689837643 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 269477✔ Licensed in LA · 347557

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedSurgery · Trauma SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0127X · License 269477 (NY)

1430 TULANE AVE, New Orleans, LA 70112

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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Wassim Abi Jaoude Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana, UnitedHealthcare.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 Aghnatios Abi Jaoude 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 ID3577707983

PECOS Enrollment IDI20251021000064

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

Medicare enrollment records show Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

Same address

Specialist

1415 TULANE AVE
New Orleans, LA 70112

Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1245434224 (Louisiana)
851 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1528014164 (504) 988-2300

Tower Health Medical Group

1,069 mi

Sports Medicine

1350 BROADCASTING RD STE 201
Wyomissing, PA 19610

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
1,473 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1891036166 (610) 685-9600

Pottstown Clinic Company LLC

1,079 mi

Family Medicine

730 S HANOVER ST
Pottstown, PA 19465

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
474 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1649341934 (610) 323-6835

Phoenixville Clinic Company LLC

1,080 mi

Neurology

140 NUTT RD
Phoenixville, PA 19460

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
529 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1275173957 (610) 983-1100

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 7

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 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.

51 services26 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.

36 services35 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

34 services28 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

32 services32 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.

18 services17 patients

Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope 32674

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to access and remove lymph nodes in the chest cavity. It's a minimally invasive method, which can help in diagnosing or treating certain conditions.

15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

East Jefferson General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Metairie, LA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number190176

Location4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70112 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

$170.30 typical visit price

range $55.50 – $170.30

Typical copayment $42.57 (range $13.87 – $42.57)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$69.44 typical visit price

range $17.42 – $138.03

Typical copayment $17.36 (range $4.35 – $34.50)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

81.19/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

74.56

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

65.23

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…

24%54 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

100%33 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

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.

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.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers25 claims25 services$16.54 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier19 claims19 services$89.82 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.

CARRIE ALINE STEWART M.D.

Urology

1430 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

Orleans Parish (256) 658-1406

DR. TONG WU M.D., PHD

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)

1430 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

Orleans Parish (504) 988-5210

DR. PRINCESS ERONMWON DENNAR M.D.

Internal Medicine

1430 TULANE AVE, SL-16
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

Orleans Parish (504) 988-7518

DR. MARY CATHERINE PHELAN IV PH.D.

Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics

1430 TULANE AVE, SL31
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

Orleans Parish (504) 988-1050

ERIC GUSTAFSON M.D., M.P.H.

Internal Medicine

1430 TULANE AVE, SL-16
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

Orleans Parish (504) 988-7518

DR. MARGARETHA KLOK-VAN LEDDEN MD

Specialist

1430 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

Orleans Parish (504) 588-5458

JOSHUA PIERS LINHUBER MD

Internal Medicine

1430 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

Orleans Parish (504) 988-6191

JEFFREY RUTGARD M.D.

Ophthalmology

1430 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

Orleans Parish (504) 988-2261

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 Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude is 1689837643. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2008. The provider is also known as Wassim Abi Jaoude MD.

Where is Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude located?

Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude practices at 1430 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112. The listed phone number is (504) 988-1739.

What is Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude 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 Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund (New Orleans, LA), Tower Health Medical Group (Wyomissing, PA), Pottstown Clinic Company LLC (Pottstown, PA) and Phoenixville Clinic Company LLC (Phoenixville, PA). 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 Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude 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 Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wassim Aghnatios Abi Jaoude was last updated on June 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.