Physician Profile
Bassam N. Helou, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Helou
Bassam N. Helou, M.D. practices general practice in Nashville, TN. Bassam is a 1994 graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Bassam is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Bassam provided 251 services to 235 patients. The services billed most often include initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes, subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes, and removal of gallbladder using an endoscope. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407864069.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (615) 329-7887
- Email not available
Practice Locations
410 42ND AVE N STE 400
Nashville, TN 37209
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Practice generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Blood disorders
Bone health
Brain & Nerves
Digestive Health
- Acid reflux
- Constipation
- Viral gastroenteritis
Digestive health
- Food Poisoning
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
Ear, Nose & Throat
Endocrine
Eye Care
Foot & Ankle
General Health
Heart & Circulation
Infections
Joint & Muscle
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
Mental Health
Pain
Pain & Joints
Skin
Skin & Hair
Sleep
Urinary & Kidney
Weight & Metabolism
Women's Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Dermatology
Diagnostic testing
Ear, Nose & Throat
Exams & Clearances
Heart & Circulation
Hormone therapy
Infections & Screening
- Cholesterol Check
- COVID-19 testing
- STI Testing
- Urine Drug Screen
Injections
- Antibiotic Injection
Lab tests
- Rapid flu test
- Rapid Mono Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Urinalysis
- Vaccine Titer Test
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
- Prostate exam
Mental health
- Mental Health Evaluation
Minor Surgery
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Mole removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Wart Removal
Pain & Injections
Pain & Joints
Pain management
Physical exams
- Daycare Physical
Prescriptions & Medications
- Prescription Refill
Preventive care
Preventive Care
Sleep
- At-Home Sleep Study Ordering
Vaccines
- HPV vaccine
- Routine Vaccines
- Shingles And Senior Vaccinations
- Tetanus shot
- Travel vaccines
Weight & Metabolism
Women's Health
- Birth control counseling
- Depo Shot
- IUD Removal
- Pap smear
- Pelvic exam
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
Wound Care
- Burn and Wound Care
- Minor laceration repair
- Suture removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
251 services · 235 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
30 | More than most peers in General Practice |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
158 | More than most peers in General Practice |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
36 | As often as other peers in General Practice |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
16 | Less often than most peers in General Practice |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
11 | Less often than most peers in General Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general practitioners in Nashville 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 13 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 4
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 1
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Bassam N. Helou's specialty?
Bassam N. Helou is a general practitioner in Nashville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Practice”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Bassam N. Helou?
Bassam N. Helou is listed at 410 42Nd Ave N Ste 400, Nashville, TN 37209. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Bassam N. Helou?
The number on file is (615) 329-7887. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Bassam N. Helou?
Bassam N. Helou's National Provider Identifier is 1407864069. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Bassam N. Helou's education?
Bassam N. Helou attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Bassam N. Helou have?
Bassam N. Helou has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Bassam N. Helou known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Bassam N. Helou performs procedures including removal of gallbladder using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Bassam N. Helou's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Bassam N. Helou. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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