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DR. WAEL FARID MD
NPI 1720205511
Internal Medicine in Panama City, FL

Active since April 20, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
282 FOREST PARK CIR, PANAMA CITY, FL 32405(850) 640-3259(850) 640-3262 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 26, 2026, Nov 12, 2024, Sep 23, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Wael Farid Md NPPES

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

DR. WAEL FARID MD (NPI 1720205511) is an individual internal medicine provider in Panama City, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME99885) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension St Vincent's Riverside, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lakeland.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720205511
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WAEL FARIDCredential: MD
Location Address282 FOREST PARK CIRPanama City, FL 32405-4919
Mailing AddressPo Box 16528Panama City, FL 32406-6528 · (850) 640-3259 · Fax (850) 640-3262
Phone(850) 640-3259
Fax(850) 640-3262
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 26, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1720205511 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME99885
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License ME99885 (FL)
282 FOREST PARK CIR, Panama City, FL 32405
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11324 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 33805-4543 · Phone (863) 687-1100 · Fax (863) 603-6534

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid280906100FL

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. Wael Farid 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 ID1355434630
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080609000122, I20220930001914
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 2

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
130 services128 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.
62 services62 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Ascension St Vincent's Riverside

Acute Care Hospitals · Jacksonville, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100040
Location1 Shircliff WayJacksonville, FL 32204 · Duval County
Emergency services

Lakeland Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lakeland, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100157
Location1324 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 33805 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Poughkeepsie, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330023
Location45 Reade PlacePoughkeepsie, NY 12601 · Dutchess County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32405 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

94.24/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.26
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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…
93%239 patients4/55-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 3

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
4 suppliers18 claims18 services$15.80 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
5 suppliers31 claims31 services$76.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$31.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Wael Farid's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wael Farid is 1720205511. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2007.

Where is Wael Farid located?

Wael Farid practices at 282 Forest Park Cir, Panama City, FL 32405. The listed phone number is (850) 640-3259.

What is Wael Farid's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Wael Farid enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wael Farid 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.

Is Wael Farid affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Wael Farid is affiliated with Ascension St Vincent's Riverside, Lakeland Regional Medical Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wael Farid was last updated on January 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.