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Orthopedic Surgery

Wajdi W. Kanj, MD

Works at hospitals in Newton, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Wajdi W. Kanj, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 2000 Washington St, Suite 341, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462. Phone: (617) 964-0024. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Wajdi W. Kanj had 461 Original Medicare patients and 3,030 services. NPI 1548607799. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 2000 Washington St, Suite 341, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462 · Directions
  • Phone: (617) 964‑0024
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Newton-Wellesley Hospital
  • Group practice: Newton Wellesley Orthopedic Associates Inc
  • Medical school: graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Wajdi W. Kanj, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Wajdi W. Kanj accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wajdi W. Kanj 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 Wajdi W. Kanj see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 461 Original Medicare patients and 3,030 services for Wajdi W. Kanj. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Wajdi W. Kanj's NPI number?
1548607799. 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 Wajdi W. Kanj, 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 patients461
Services billed to Medicare3,030
Different services or procedures73
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,069 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)303 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)217 services
  4. X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (73110)194 services
  5. X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views (73140)174 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 cholesterol74%
  • Arthritis69%
  • High blood pressure64%
  • Anxiety30%
  • Osteoporosis26%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%

Hospitals where Wajdi W. Kanj works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wajdi W. Kanj 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.

  • Newton-Wellesley HospitalNewton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220101

Practice locations

Addresses where Wajdi W. Kanj is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Wajdi W. Kanj as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Newton Wellesley Orthopedic Associates Inc25 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Newton Lower Falls

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newton Lower Falls, MA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Newton Wellesley Orthopedic Associates Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1548607799
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians