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HALIM SALIM ABOU-FAYCAL MD
NPI 1942241708
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Shreveport, LA

Active since June 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
63.17/100
CMS Quality Rating
2551 GREENWOOD RD, SUITE 150, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103(318) 212-6888(318) 212-6890 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 16, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Halim Salim Abou-faycal Md NPPES

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

HALIM SALIM ABOU-FAYCAL MD (NPI 1942241708) is an individual infectious disease provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (205782) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942241708
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameHALIM SALIM ABOU-FAYCALCredential: MD
Location Address2551 GREENWOOD RD, SUITE 150Shreveport, LA 71103-3981
Mailing Address2551 Greenwood Rd, Suite 150Shreveport, LA 71103-3981 · (318) 212-6888 · Fax (318) 212-6890
Phone(318) 212-6888
Fax(318) 212-6890
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 16, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJune 16, 2021
✔ NPI 1942241708 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 205782
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 43780 (CO), 46329 (TN)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 46329 (TN)
2551 GREENWOOD RD, Shreveport, LA 71103
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.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

Halim Salim Abou-faycal 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 ID7214932029
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130111000357
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 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.
4,239 services428 patients
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.
446 services114 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
359 services276 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.
353 services288 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.
41 services21 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
27 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190111
Location2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71103 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

63.17/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.62
Promoting Interoperability0
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

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%1,487 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.
90%178 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
87%45 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
94%212 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
52%156 patients3/55-star benchmark: 95%
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%26 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…
34%205 patients2/55-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…
15%205 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
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 20

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

ANDREW DENTINO MD AND WILLIS-KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER
Internal Medicine
2551 GREENWOOD RD, SUITE 310
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 212-8780
RAYMOND A. COGHLAN MD AND WILLIS-KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
2551 GREENWOOD RD, SUITE 150
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 631-9996
CALEB HARKINS APRN, AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2551 GREENWOOD RD, SUITE #210
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 635-0834
VIJOYDEEP RAO MD & WILLIS-KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER
Internal Medicine
2551 GREENWOOD RD, SUITE 310
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 212-8780
JAMES G. HOWELL MD AND WILLIS-KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER
Surgery
2551 GREENWOOD RD, SUITE 310
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 212-8780
PIERRE VALMONT BLANCHARD MD
Internal Medicine
2551 GREENWOOD RD, SUITE 410
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 621-2929
AMBROSIA T. HOLSAPPLE NP
Nurse Practitioner
2551 GREENWOOD RD, SUITE 410
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 621-2929
MR. CLAY JONES R.PH
Pharmacist
2551 GREENWOOD RD, SUITE 110
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 631-2005

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 Halim Abou-faycal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Halim Abou-faycal is 1942241708. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2006.

Where is Halim Abou-faycal located?

Halim Abou-faycal practices at 2551 Greenwood Rd Suite 150, Shreveport, LA 71103. The listed phone number is (318) 212-6888.

What is Halim Abou-faycal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Halim Abou-faycal enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Halim Abou-faycal 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 Halim Abou-faycal accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Halim Abou-faycal 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 Halim Abou-faycal affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Halim Abou-faycal is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Halim Abou-faycal was last updated on June 16, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.