Quick answers
- Does Ali M. Rkein accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ali M. Rkein 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 Ali M. Rkein see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 555 Original Medicare patients and 2,541 services for Ali M. Rkein. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ali M. Rkein's NPI number?
- 1053631457. 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 Ali M. Rkein, 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 | 555 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,541 |
| Different services or procedures | 75 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)555 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)439 services
- Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm (13132)218 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)161 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)139 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes22%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ali M. Rkein is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1688 E Boston St, Suite 101Gilbert, AZ 85295 (480) 855‑0085
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ali M. Rkein as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Desert Sky Dermatology PLLC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Gilbert
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gilbert, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Desert Sky Dermatology PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arizona College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053631457 |
| 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
- 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