Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Wassim El-Hitti, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Westlake, OH

  • NPI 1669441580
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 76.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
805 Columbia RD Ste 101
Westlake, OH 441451461
(216) 228-5500
fax (216) 227-2628
Mailing address
20455 Lorain RD, Ste T01
Fairview Park, OH 441263494

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Ohio #35-089623 · Maryland #D0061251
Medicaid
OH #2781637

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669441580. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,908
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$192,306
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 582 197 $77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 366 232 $87
90970 Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) 250 11 $9
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 169 99 $49
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 96 95 $127
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 83 23 $342
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 73 30 $284
90962 Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) 71 31 $192
90966 Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) 58 12 $284
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 58 57 $54

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Westlake Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 144. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$11
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 3 $10.67

By nature of payment

Education
$6
Food and Beverage
$5

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,679
Patients
550
Total drug cost
$44,582
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Furosemide Generic 345 109 $2,462
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 289 95 $1,864
Calcitriol Generic 180 57 $2,154
Losartan Potassium Generic 110 37 $1,447
Allopurinol Generic 107 35 $1,433
Carvedilol Generic 88 28 $1,004
Doxazosin Mesylate Generic 75 27 $1,330
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 73 18 $962
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 71 29 $24,133
Lisinopril Generic 66 22 $531

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Wassim El-Hitti's medical specialty?
Dr. Wassim El-Hitti practices Nephrology Physician in Westlake, OH.
Where does Dr. Wassim El-Hitti practice?
Dr. Wassim El-Hitti practices at 805 Columbia RD Ste 101, Westlake, OH 441451461. Office phone: 2162285500.
What is Dr. Wassim El-Hitti's NPI?
Dr. Wassim El-Hitti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669441580, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Wassim El-Hitti accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Wassim El-Hitti accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Wassim El-Hitti commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Dialysis services (HCPCS 90970). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.