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Wael Z. Tamim, MD, PA1625 SE 3rd Avenue, Suite 723, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 map
As a thoracic surgeon in Florida, Dr. Wael Tamim is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
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recommendMAY 22, 2017 • Rosa W. in Pompano Beach, FL
On the occasion of meeting Dr. Tamim, my husband had been transported to the hospital to have open heart surgery. It was unexpected and quite frankly, scary. Dr. Tamims' comportment when he met with us in the pre-operative stage was not only open and friendly, but also very informative. He explained the entire procedure, the length of time for the operation, and what to anticipate afterward. He instilled in us the confidence not to worry, and most importantly that upon completion of the operation, my husband would be better than he was and had been for some time. I must interject that up to this point we had no idea who he was or what to expect of the situation we found ourselves in. His composure and demeanor, the complete professional and friendly way he treated us instilled a great confidence in two very worried people. It is in my most humble opinion, Dr. Tamim is as good as his word. He saved my husbands life and improved his quality of life as well. There are no greater words to say, except the two that matter most; Thank you.
Wael Z. Tamim, MD, PA
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Wael Tamim graduated from Other in 1993.
Dr. Tamim has one office in Florida where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery and General Surgery.
Specialties
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Thoracic Surgery
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Tamim may see patients in Florida for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in Florida, Dr. Tamim performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Tamim may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 1993
Hospital Affiliations
- North Broward Hospital District
- Holy Cross Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English
Dr. Tamim's Medicare Fee‑for‑Service Data (2014)
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Tamim, but only those who participate in Medicare.
Overview
- Doctor participates in Medicare?: Yes
- Number of HCPCS Codes: 82
- Number of Services: 1570
- Medical Suppress Indicator:
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Medical Services: 82
- Number of Medical Services: 1570
- Number of Medicare Patients with Medical Services: 233
Medicare Patient Demographics
- Total Number of Medicare Patients: 233
- Average Age of Medicare Patients: 71
- Number of Patients Under Age 65: 45
- Number of Patients Age 65 to 74: 98
- Number of Patients Age 75 to 84: 53
- Number of Patients Over Age 84: 37
- Number of Female Patients : 115
- Number of Male Patients: 118
- Number of Non-Hispanic White Patients: 145
- Number of Black or African American Patients: 63
- Number of Asian Pacific Islander Patients: 0
- Number of Hispanic Patients: 0
- Number of American Indian/Alaska Native Patients: 0
- Number of Patients with Race Not Elsewhere Classified: 0
- Number of Patients with Medicare Only Entitlement: 130
- Number of Patients with Medicare & Medicaid Entitlement: 103
Medicare Patient Condition Demographics
- Percent of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: 21%
- Percent of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia: 22%
- Percent of Patients with Asthma: 13%
- Percent of Patients with Cancer: 18%
- Percent of Patients with Heart Failure: 48%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: 63%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 39%
- Percent of Patients with Depression: 36%
- Percent of Patients with Diabetes: 46%
- Percent of Patients with Hyperlipidemia: 67%
- Percent of Patients with Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): 75%
- Percent of Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: 64%
- Percent of Patients with Osteoporosis: 9%
- Percent of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis / Osteoarthritis: 39%
- Percent of Patients with Schizophrenia / Other Psychotic Disorders: 12%
- Percent of Patients with Stroke: 18%
Medicare Payments Data
- Total Submitted Charge Amount: $413,895.00
- Total Medicare Allowed Amount: $265,488.57
- Total Medicare Payment Amount: $207,432.30
- Total Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $186,501.50
- Total Medical Submitted Charge Amount: $413,895.00
- Total Medical Medicare Allowed Amount: $265,488.57
- Total Medical Medicare Payment Amount: $207,432.30
- Total Medical Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $186,501.50
Medicare Prescription Drug Data
- Drug Suppress Indicator: n/a
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Drug Services: 0
- Number of Drug Services: 0
- Number of Medicare Beneficiaries With Drug Services: 0
- Total Drug Submitted Charge Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Allowed Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Payment Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $0.00
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