Wesam Ballouk, MD
NPI 1841291762 · Nephrology Physician · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wesam Ballouk, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1841291762).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841291762
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD37027 (TN)
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
1,969 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 825 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 190 | $117 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 183 | $270 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 165 | $65 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 162 | $325 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 140 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro | 243 | 57 |
| Calcitriol | 204 | 71 |
| Furosemide | 192 | 71 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 185 | 73 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 144 | 55 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 138 | 60 |
| Losartan Potassium | 95 | 44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,048 across 49 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
- 2005-08-02
- Last updated
- 2025-02-28
- Certified
- 2025-02-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wesam Ballouk's NPI number?
- Wesam Ballouk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841291762, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wesam Ballouk's specialty?
- Wesam Ballouk is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wesam Ballouk located?
- Wesam Ballouk's practice location on file with NPPES is 2225 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-4316.
- What is Wesam Ballouk's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wesam Ballouk is (901) 726-1161.
- Does Wesam Ballouk accept Medicare?
- Wesam Ballouk is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wesam Ballouk's NPI active?
- Yes — Wesam Ballouk's NPI (1841291762) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.