Quick answers
- Does Atef H. Elgassier accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Atef H. Elgassier 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 Atef H. Elgassier see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 175 Original Medicare patients and 544 services for Atef H. Elgassier. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Atef H. Elgassier's NPI number?
- 1053699934. 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 Atef H. Elgassier, 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 | 175 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 544 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)262 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)120 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)89 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)27 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)24 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis61%
- Anxiety55%
- Diabetes54%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
Hospitals where Atef H. Elgassier works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Atef H. Elgassier 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.
- CHI Saint Joseph Berea NFBerea, KY · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 181329
- Saint Joseph EastLexington, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180143
- Saint Joseph HospitalLexington, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180010
- Saint Joseph Mount SterlingMount Sterling, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180064
Practice locations
Addresses where Atef H. Elgassier is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Saint Joseph DrLexington, KY 40504 (859) 313‑1000
- 150 N Eagle Creek DrLexington, KY 40509 (859) 967‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Atef H. Elgassier as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cogent Healthcare of Kentucky, PSC107 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Lexington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cogent Healthcare of Kentucky, PSC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053699934 |
| 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