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- 2000 Washington St, Ste 341, Newton, MA 02462
About Dr. Kanj
Based in Newton, MA, Wajdi W. Kanj, MD is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Wajdi is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic hand surgery. Medicare claims data shows Wajdi provided 2,656 services to 1,213 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1548607799 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (617) 964-0024
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Practice Locations
2000 WASHINGTON ST STE 341
Newton, MA 02462
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
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- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
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- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
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Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,656 services · 1,213 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
120 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
95 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29848 |
37 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Application of elbow to finger cast | Procedure | 29075 |
29 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
194 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73140 |
174 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels | Imaging | 76882 |
92 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
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.
Other general surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
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.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other general surgeons in Newton 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 6
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kanj?
Dr. Kanj is a general surgeon in Newton, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kanj's address?
Dr. Kanj is listed at 2000 Washington St Ste 341, Newton, MA 02462. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kanj?
The number on file is (617) 964-0024. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kanj?
Dr. Kanj's National Provider Identifier is 1548607799. 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
Where did Dr. Kanj train?
Dr. Kanj attended Other, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kanj have?
Dr. Kanj has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kanj perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kanj performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint and release of wrist ligament using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Is Dr. Kanj's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kanj. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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