Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Bassam Helou, M.D.
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Practice) · Nashville, TN
- NPI 1407864069
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 81.6 / 100 · 2023
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
410 42Nd Ave N Ste 400
Nashville, TN 372093658
(615) 329-7887
fax (615) 346-6225
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 13, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #37345
- Medicaid
- TN #38865201
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1407864069. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
207
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$33,122
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 126 | 124 | $121 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 32 | 23 | $47 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 25 | 25 | $78 | |
47562 |
Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | 24 | 24 | $599 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 37 peers in this city , average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 5.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$52
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America | 1 | $24.30 | |
| CONMED Corporation | 1 | $13.83 | |
| Hologic Sales and Service, LLC | 1 | $13.41 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Bassam Helou's medical specialty?
Dr. Bassam Helou practices Surgery Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Bassam Helou practice?
Dr. Bassam Helou practices at 410 42Nd Ave N Ste 400, Nashville, TN 372093658. Office phone: 6153297887.
What is Dr. Bassam Helou's NPI?
Dr. Bassam Helou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407864069, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bassam Helou accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bassam Helou accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bassam Helou commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.