Wael El-Nachef, M.D.
NPI 1285951905 · Gastroenterology Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wael El-Nachef, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1285951905).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285951905
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A119400 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
293 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 87 | $138 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 41 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 40 | $195 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 32 | $101 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 31 | $236 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 45 | 27 |
| Prucalopride Succinatebrand: Motegrity | 20 | 11 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 16 | 16 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1101 26th St SGreat Falls, MT 59405-5161Phone: (406) 731-8888Fax: (406) 731-8318
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-04-21
- Last updated
- 2023-06-07
- Certified
- 2023-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wael El-Nachef's NPI number?
- Wael El-Nachef's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285951905, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wael El-Nachef's specialty?
- Wael El-Nachef is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wael El-Nachef located?
- Wael El-Nachef's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 W Carson St., Torrance, CA 90509.
- What is Wael El-Nachef's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wael El-Nachef is (310) 222-2409.
- Does Wael El-Nachef accept Medicare?
- Wael El-Nachef is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wael El-Nachef's NPI active?
- Yes — Wael El-Nachef's NPI (1285951905) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.