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MICHAEL KARIM WASSEF M.D.
NPI 1962715334
Anesthesiology in New Brunswick, NJ

Active since July 14, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
ST. PETER'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, 254 EASTON AVE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901(908) 720-2201 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 11, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Michael Karim Wassef M.d. NPPES

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

MICHAEL KARIM WASSEF M.D. (NPI 1962715334) is an individual anesthesiology provider in New Brunswick, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA09428700) and active in the NPI registry since July 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Jersey City Medical Center, and is a graduate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962715334
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL KARIM WASSEFCredential: M.D.
Location AddressST. PETER'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, 254 EASTON AVENew Brunswick, NJ 08901
Mailing Address285 Davidson AveSomerset, NJ 08873-4153 · (908) 720-2201
Phone(908) 720-2201
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateApril 11, 2019
✔ NPI 1962715334 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA09428700
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
ST. PETER'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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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

Michael Karim Wassef 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 ID1254551831
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141002000562
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Wassef reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Allied Digestive Health, LLC
14 mi
Gastroenterology
187 ROUTE 36, MONMOUTH CORPORATE PARK CENTER I;BUILDING A, SUITE 230
West Long Beach, NJ 07764
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 406 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265831259 (732) 222-3805
University Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc
22 mi
Anesthesiology
150 BERGEN ST
Newark, NJ 07103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 57 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225048820 (973) 972-5007
Rwjbh Observation Associates LLC
24 mi
Emergency Medicine
94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD
Livingston, NJ 07039
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 1,913 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760095806 (888) 724-7123
Parkway Anesthesia Associates LLC
27 mi
Anesthesiology
7600 RIVER RD
North Bergen, NJ 07047
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 464 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518319755 (732) 212-0060
Virtua Medical Group, PA
43 mi
Urgent Care
555 HIGH ST STE 16A
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 2,074 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851841696 (609) 444-5610

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

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.

Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance 64488
This procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic into the abdominal wall to manage pain. It's carried out on both sides of the abdomen using imaging guidance for precision. This helps numb the area, providing relief from discomfort.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Jersey City Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Jersey City, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310074
Location355 Grand StreetJersey City, NJ 07302 · Hudson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Lakewood, NJ
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310084
Location600 River AveLakewood, NJ 08701 · Ocean County
Emergency services

The University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newark, NJ
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number310119
Location150 Bergen StNewark, NJ 07103 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 Michael Wassef's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Wassef is 1962715334. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2010.

Where is Michael Wassef located?

Michael Wassef practices at St. Peter's University Hospital 254 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. The listed phone number is (908) 720-2201.

What is Michael Wassef's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Michael Wassef enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Wassef 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 Michael Wassef's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Wassef reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Allied Digestive Health, LLC (West Long Beach, NJ), University Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc (Newark, NJ), Rwjbh Observation Associates LLC (Livingston, NJ), Parkway Anesthesia Associates LLC (North Bergen, NJ) and Virtua Medical Group, PA (Mount Holly, NJ). 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 Michael Wassef's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Michael Wassef affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Wassef is affiliated with Jersey City Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus and The University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Wassef was last updated on April 11, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.