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DR. AMEAD ATASSI M.D
NPI 1962565218
Surgery in Merrillville, IN

Active since December 18, 2006PECOS Enrolled
206 E.86TH PLACE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410(219) 738-2801(219) 736-7820 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Amead Atassi M.d NPPES

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

DR. AMEAD ATASSI M.D (NPI 1962565218) is an individual surgery provider in Merrillville, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01033726A) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962565218
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AMEAD ATASSICredential: M.D
Location Address206 E.86TH PLACEMerrillville, IN 46410
Mailing Address206 E.86th PlaceMerrillville, IN 46410 · (219) 738-2801 · Fax (219) 736-7820
Phone(219) 738-2801
Fax(219) 736-7820
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1962565218 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01033726A
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
206 E.86TH PLACE, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified704970IN
Medicare UPINB29305IN

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Amead Atassi M.d is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Amead Atassi reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The Methodist Hospitals, Inc
10 mi
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
600 RICHARD GORDON HATCHER BLVD
Gary, IN 46402
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 71 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265109227 (219) 886-4000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46410 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Ostomy belt, each A4367
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$6.77 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy deodorant, with or without lubricant, for use in ostomy pouch, per fluid ounce A4394
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier12 claims96 services$2.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, pectin-based, paste, per ounce A4406
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier12 claims48 services$5.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible, or accordion), extended wear, with built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each A4407
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier23 claims450 services$7.65 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, drainable; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece system), each A4425
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier24 claims600 services$3.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Adhesive remover, wipes, any type, each A4456
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
1 supplier12 claims600 services$0.22 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 Amead Atassi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amead Atassi is 1962565218. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 18, 2006.

Where is Amead Atassi located?

Amead Atassi practices at 206 E.86th Place, Merrillville, IN 46410. The listed phone number is (219) 738-2801.

What is Amead Atassi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Amead Atassi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amead Atassi is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Amead Atassi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Amead Atassi reassigns Medicare benefits to The Methodist Hospitals, Inc (Gary, IN). The 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 Amead Atassi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amead Atassi was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.