Quick answers
- Does Bassam Mechleb accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bassam Mechleb 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 Bassam Mechleb see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,385 Original Medicare patients and 6,012 services for Bassam Mechleb. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bassam Mechleb's NPI number?
- 1063625325. 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 Bassam Mechleb, 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 | 1,385 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,012 |
| Different services or procedures | 67 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)1,920 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)944 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)834 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)466 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)193 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%
- Arthritis64%
- Diabetes45%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
Hospitals where Bassam Mechleb works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bassam Mechleb 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.
- Forrest General HospitalHattiesburg, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250078
- Jasper General HospitalBay Springs, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 250018
- South Central Regional Medical CenterLaurel, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250058
- Wayne General HospitalWaynesboro, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250077
Practice locations
Addresses where Bassam Mechleb is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1002 Jefferson StLaurel, MS 39440
- 1002 Jefferson St, Suite 400 South Central Pain CenterSuite 400 S, MS 39440 (601) 649‑7802
- 1203 Ave BEllisville, MS 39437
- 1220 Jefferson StLaurel, MS 39440 (601) 426‑4000
- 4810 Riverstone Blvd, Suite 100Missouri City, TX 77459 (832) 916‑2677
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bassam Mechleb as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South Central Clinics, Inc115 clinicians in the group
- Forrest County General Hospital107 clinicians in the group
- FGH Physician Billing27 clinicians in the group
- South Central Regional Medical Center14 clinicians in the group
- Tp-Health Incorporated14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Mississippi →
Other cardiologists in Laurel
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Laurel, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in South Central Clinics, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063625325 |
| 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