Quick answers
- Does Housein M. Wazaz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Housein M. Wazaz 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 Housein M. Wazaz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 671 Original Medicare patients and 5,025 services for Housein M. Wazaz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Housein M. Wazaz's NPI number?
- 1629077714. 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 Housein M. Wazaz, 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 | 671 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,025 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,102 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,064 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)586 services
- Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)361 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)177 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%
- Arthritis39%
- Anxiety35%
- Diabetes34%
- Depression29%
Hospitals where Housein M. Wazaz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Housein M. Wazaz 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.
- Hartford HospitalHartford, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070025
- Middlesex HospitalMiddletown, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070020
- Midstate Medical CenterMeriden, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070017
- The Hospital of Central ConnecticutNew Britain, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070035
- Yale-New Haven HospitalNew Haven, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070022
Practice locations
Addresses where Housein M. Wazaz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 455 Lewis AveMeriden, CT 06451
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Housein M. Wazaz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Midstate Gastroenterology Specialists PC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Meriden
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Meriden, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Midstate Gastroenterology Specialists PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629077714 |
| 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