Faruk Abuzzahab, MD
NPI 1558359422 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Wausau, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Faruk Abuzzahab, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Wausau, WI (NPI 1558359422).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558359422
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 47913 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
623 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 120 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 89 | $86 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 57 | $50 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 55 | $103 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 53 | $44 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 51 | $121 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 179 | 70 |
| Mupirocin | 73 | 72 |
| Amoxicillin | 68 | 35 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 46 | 45 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 36 | 31 |
| Celecoxib | 26 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 14 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$116 across 3 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-13
- Last updated
- 2026-02-18
- Certified
- 2026-02-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Faruk Abuzzahab's NPI number?
- Faruk Abuzzahab's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558359422, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Faruk Abuzzahab's specialty?
- Faruk Abuzzahab is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Faruk Abuzzahab located?
- Faruk Abuzzahab's practice location on file with NPPES is 3901 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI 54401-3948.
- What is Faruk Abuzzahab's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Faruk Abuzzahab is (715) 907-0900.
- Does Faruk Abuzzahab accept Medicare?
- Faruk Abuzzahab is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Faruk Abuzzahab's NPI active?
- Yes — Faruk Abuzzahab's NPI (1558359422) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.