DR. HAZEM ARAFEH M.D.
NPI 1972818102
Emergency Medicine in Brownsville, TX
About Dr. Hazem Arafeh M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. HAZEM ARAFEH M.D. (NPI 1972818102) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Brownsville, Texas, licensed in Texas (P8214) and active in the NPI registry since August 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville, and is a graduate of Other (2001).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted 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
Dr. Hazem Arafeh 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show Hazem Arafeh reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Harlingen, TX 78550
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 52 clinicians in this Medicare group
Austin, TX 78705
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 1,511 clinicians in this Medicare group
Lubbock, TX 79401
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 1,338 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 3
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville
Acute Care Hospitals · Brownsville, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78520 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
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 Hazem Arafeh's NPI number?
The NPI number for Hazem Arafeh is 1972818102. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 12, 2010.
Where is Hazem Arafeh located?
Hazem Arafeh practices at 1040 W Jefferson St, Brownsville, TX 78520. The listed phone number is (956) 698-5400.
What is Hazem Arafeh's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.
Is Hazem Arafeh enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Hazem Arafeh 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 Hazem Arafeh's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Hazem Arafeh reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Arroyo Emergency Medicine Services, PA (Harlingen, TX), Travis County Emergency Physicians PA (Austin, TX) and Concord Medical Group PLLC (Lubbock, TX). 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 Hazem Arafeh's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Hazem Arafeh accept?
Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Hazem Arafeh 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 Hazem Arafeh affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Hazem Arafeh is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Hazem Arafeh was last updated on February 3, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.
# Dr. Hazem Arafeh, M.D. · NPI 1972818102
Emergency Medicine physician in Brownsville, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 12, 2010.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1972818102 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** August 12, 2010
- **Primary specialty:** Emergency Medicine · taxonomy 207P00000X
- **State license:** P8214 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1040 W JEFFERSON ST, Brownsville, TX 78520-6338
- **Phone:** (956) 698-5400
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 3 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Arroyo Emergency Medicine Services, PA (NPI 1710834916, Harlingen, TX); Travis County Emergency Physicians PA (NPI 1962440933, Austin, TX); Concord Medical Group PLLC (NPI 1083630610, Lubbock, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2001
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 3, 2014
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare PIN 324789YRXE (TX)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1972818102) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.