Dr. Bassam Helou
General Practice in Nashville, Tennessee
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 31+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Bassam Helou, MD, is a General Practice specialist in Nashville, Tennessee. He attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1994, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in General Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center, Tristar Horizon Medical Center. Dr. Bassam Helou also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including The Surgical Clinic Pllc. Dr. Bassam Helou accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (615) 329-7887 to request Dr. Bassam Helou the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Bassam Helou |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6800976622 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- General Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 31 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Bassam Helou attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1994.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1407864069
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 3, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Bassam Helou
Medical Licenses
Dr. Bassam Helou has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 31 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 37345 | Tennessee |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Nashville, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Dickson, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| The Surgical Clinic Pllc | 39 |
Practice Locations
356 24th Ave N
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37203-1514
Phone: (615) 329-7887
Fax: (615) 340-4537
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
4535 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205-2120
Phone: (615) 269-9007
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, April 27, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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