Quick answers
- Does Thabet H. El-Azem accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thabet H. El-Azem accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Thabet H. El-Azem see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 140 Original Medicare patients and 151 services for Thabet H. El-Azem. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thabet H. El-Azem's NPI number?
- 1215222039. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Thabet H. El-Azem, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 140 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 151 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Anxiety38%
- Heart failure38%
Hospitals where Thabet H. El-Azem works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thabet H. El-Azem at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Sentara Leigh HospitalNorfolk, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 490046
- Sentara Norfolk General HospitalNorfolk, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490007
- Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalVirginia Beach, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490057
Practice locations
Addresses where Thabet H. El-Azem is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1060 1st Colonial RdVirginia Bch, VA 23454 (757) 473‑0055
- 600 Gresham DrNorfolk, VA 23507 (757) 473‑0055
- 830 Kempsville RdNorfolk, VA 23502 (757) 261‑6000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thabet H. El-Azem as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- SMG Anesthesia Specialists LLC514 clinicians in the group
- Atlantic Anesthesia, Inc164 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Virginia →
Other nurse anesthetists in Virginia Bch
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Virginia Bch, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in SMG Anesthesia Specialists LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215222039 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians