Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Housein Wazaz, M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Meriden, CT
- NPI 1629077714
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 62.4 / 100 · 2023
- 33 yrs in practice
- Male
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
455 Lewis Ave, Suite 105
Meriden, CT 064512121
(203) 237-2477
fax (203) 238-1839
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1993 — 33 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Connecticut #038168
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629077714. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,585
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$303,048
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 1,080 | 449 | $95 | |
88305 |
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | 923 | 199 | $38 | |
88313 |
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report | 519 | 144 | $76 | |
88312 |
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report | 355 | 143 | $94 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 172 | 172 | $118 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 144 | 135 | $89 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 112 | 111 | $139 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 65 | 46 | $123 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 58 | 36 | $82 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 57 | 55 | $178 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Meriden Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 180. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$40,604
Transactions
193
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 67 | $29,673.34 | |
| Aimmune Therapeutics, INC. | 6 | $7,519.56 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 3 | $1,283.13 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 25 | $444.16 | |
| Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC | 16 | $374.60 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 22 | $304.61 | |
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 14 | $233.57 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 11 | $176.12 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 19 | $172.07 | |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | 2 | $138.03 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 3 | $87.10 | |
| Intercept Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $55.78 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $31.65 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo INC. | 1 | $28.75 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 1 | $26.46 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
7,285
Patients
2,402
Total drug cost
$945,316
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 2,106 | 608 | $60,539 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 1,117 | 302 | $18,746 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | Generic | 916 | 228 | $7,657 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 689 | 205 | $511,092 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 650 | 181 | $10,431 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) | Brand | 551 | 486 | $43,432 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Generic | 305 | 97 | $25,514 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 197 | 69 | $3,866 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 182 | 62 | $29,699 |
| Dexlansoprazole Dr (Dexlansoprazole) | Brand | 113 | 28 | $54,290 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Housein Wazaz's medical specialty?
Dr. Housein Wazaz practices Gastroenterology Physician in Meriden, CT.
Where does Dr. Housein Wazaz practice?
Dr. Housein Wazaz practices at 455 Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT 064512121. Office phone: 2032372477.
What is Dr. Housein Wazaz's NPI?
Dr. Housein Wazaz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629077714, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Housein Wazaz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Housein Wazaz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Housein Wazaz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (HCPCS 88313). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.