Quick answers
- Does Wael J. Hijaz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wael J. Hijaz 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 Wael J. Hijaz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 346 Original Medicare patients and 519 services for Wael J. Hijaz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wael J. Hijaz's NPI number?
- 1285160564. 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 Wael J. Hijaz, 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 | 346 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 519 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)146 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)142 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)136 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)52 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)22 services
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%
- Arthritis61%
- Ischemic heart disease60%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
- Diabetes50%
Hospitals where Wael J. Hijaz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wael J. Hijaz 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.
- BayCare Hospital Wesley ChapelWesley Chapel, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100362
- Morton Plant HospitalClearwater, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100127
- South Florida Baptist HospitalPlant City, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100132
- St Josephs HospitalTampa, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100075
- Winter Haven HospitalWinter Haven, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100052
Practice locations
Addresses where Wael J. Hijaz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 2461 Enterprise Rd, Suite CClearwater, FL 33763 (727) 725‑5060
- 3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33607 (813) 321‑6589
- 3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 1st FloorTampa, FL 33607 (813) 321‑6820
- 3003 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33607
- 4501 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Suite 302Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 (813) 914‑1120
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wael J. Hijaz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- BayCare Medical Group, Inc.1,547 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hospitalists in Clearwater
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clearwater, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in BayCare Medical Group, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285160564 |
| 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