Quick answers
- Does Ahmed M. Kassem accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ahmed M. Kassem accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ahmed M. Kassem see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 88 Original Medicare patients and 320 services for Ahmed M. Kassem. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ahmed M. Kassem's NPI number?
- 1033572698. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ahmed M. Kassem, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 88 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 320 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)44 services
- Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (92060)35 services
- Placement of adjustable sutures during eye muscle surgery (67335)27 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)26 services
- Realignment of eye by repair of 2 horizontal muscles (67312)17 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure60%
- Arthritis50%
- Anxiety34%
- Depression33%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Hospitals where Ahmed M. Kassem works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ahmed M. Kassem at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Sanford Medical Center FargoFargo, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350011
- Tampa General HospitalTampa, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100128
Practice locations
Addresses where Ahmed M. Kassem is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 13330 USF Laurel DrTampa, FL 33612
- 1717 University Dr SFargo, ND 58103 (701) 234‑2000
- 4202 E Fowler AveTampa, FL 33620
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ahmed M. Kassem as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo1,225 clinicians in the group
- University Medical Service Association Inc809 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Tampa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tampa, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033572698 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians