2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1871533927
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WASSIM ATASSI

Internal Medicine Physician in HIGHLAND, Indiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
18K
Medicare Part D claims · 834 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$160.92
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: WASSIM ATASSI is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HIGHLAND, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 18K claims across 834 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $160.92 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: WASSIM ATASSI filed 17,502 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HIGHLAND, Indiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WASSIM ATASSI practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

WASSIM ATASSI at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/07/2006

NPI 1871533927

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

17,502 544% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Indiana

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

WASSIM ATASSI is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in HIGHLAND, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1871533927. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

WASSIM ATASSI appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider at 9696 GORDON DR, HIGHLAND, IN, 46322, with a listed phone of (219) 937-2511. NPI 1871533927 was issued on 06/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ATASSI most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 17,502 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 834 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.4 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.3%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

9696 GORDON DR
HIGHLAND, IN 46322

Provider Details

NPI 1871533927
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/07/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WASSIM ATASSI bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER LTD
HIGHLAND, IN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for WASSIM ATASSI. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$161

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

WASSIM ATASSI — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 17,502 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

17,502
Total Claims
$1.4M
Total Drug Cost
834
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
23,874
Total Day Supply
616,841
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$349K
Opioid Claims
1,447 (8.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
509

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.58
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 161, 65-74: 342, 75-84: 213, 85+: 118

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
1,050
Atorvastatin Calcium
858
Alprazolam
544
Amlodipine Besylate
517
Pantoprazole Sodium
476
Gabapentin
448
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
415
Levothyroxine Sodium
375
Metoprolol Tartrate
355
Furosemide
347

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How WASSIM ATASSI fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

WASSIM ATASSI's 17,502 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Indiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ATASSI.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WASSIM ATASSI's specialty?
WASSIM ATASSI specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in HIGHLAND, Indiana.
How much does WASSIM ATASSI prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WASSIM ATASSI wrote 17,502 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.4M in drug costs for 834 beneficiaries.
Where is WASSIM ATASSI located?
WASSIM ATASSI is located at 9696 GORDON DR, HIGHLAND, IN, 46322. Phone: (219) 937-2511.
What is WASSIM ATASSI's NPI number?
WASSIM ATASSI's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871533927, issued on 06/07/2006.
Does WASSIM ATASSI prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WASSIM ATASSI's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
Does WASSIM ATASSI prescribe opioids?
Yes, WASSIM ATASSI had 1,447 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.3%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WASSIM ATASSI prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WASSIM ATASSI's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Atorvastatin Calcium, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WASSIM ATASSI accept Medicare?
WASSIM ATASSI appears in CMS Medicare data with 17,502 Part D claims and 834 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WASSIM ATASSI's credentials?
WASSIM ATASSI's NPI is 1871533927. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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