Quick answers
- Does Wassim K. Choucair accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wassim K. Choucair 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 Wassim K. Choucair see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 791 Original Medicare patients and 6,173 services for Wassim K. Choucair. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wassim K. Choucair's NPI number?
- 1962496620. 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 Wassim K. Choucair, 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 | 791 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,173 |
| Different services or procedures | 76 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)882 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)714 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)603 services
- Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days (93297)501 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)485 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%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Atrial fibrillation50%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes41%
Hospitals where Wassim K. Choucair works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wassim K. Choucair 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.
- CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical CenterSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450237
- Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450388
- Methodist Hospital Stone OakSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670055
- South Texas Spine and Surgical HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450856
Practice locations
Addresses where Wassim K. Choucair is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8122 Datapoint Dr, Suite 120San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 998‑6900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wassim K. Choucair as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Heart and Rhythm Institute of South Texas PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other cardiac electrophysiologists in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962496620 |
| 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