Quick answers
- Does Wael Abukwaik accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wael Abukwaik 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 Abukwaik see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 18 Original Medicare patients and 589 services for Wael Abukwaik. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wael Abukwaik's NPI number?
- 1801345798. 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 Abukwaik, 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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 589 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
Most frequent services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)247 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).
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- High blood pressure67%
Hospitals where Wael Abukwaik works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wael Abukwaik 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.
- Children's Hospital of MichiganDetroit, MI · Children's Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 233300
- SSM Health St Mary's Hospital - St LouisSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260091
Practice locations
Addresses where Wael Abukwaik is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1465 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104 (314) 577‑5641
- 3901 Beaubien StDetroit, MI 48201 (313) 745‑5870
- 3901 Beaubien St, Suite HDetroit, MI 48201
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wael Abukwaik as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- SSM Health Care Group940 clinicians in the group
- University Pediatricians121 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Saint Louis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in SSM Health Care Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801345798 |
| 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