Quick answers
- Does Raif W. Elsakr accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Raif W. Elsakr 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 Raif W. Elsakr see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 741 Original Medicare patients and 1,309 services for Raif W. Elsakr. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Raif W. Elsakr's NPI number?
- 1083695704. 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 Raif W. Elsakr, 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 | 741 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,309 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)277 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)162 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)132 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)115 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)86 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Raif W. Elsakr works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Raif W. Elsakr 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.
- MUSC Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420004
- Tidelands Georgetown Memorial HospitalGeorgetown, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420020
- Tidelands Waccamaw Community HospitalMurrells Inlet, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420098
- Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical CenterBristol, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440012
- Wellmont Holston Valley Medical CenterKingsport, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440017
Practice locations
Addresses where Raif W. Elsakr is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Medical Park BlvdBristol, TN 37620 (423) 844‑1121
- 130 W Ravine RdKingsport, TN 37660 (423) 230‑8412
- 4040 Hwy 17, Unit 302Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 (843) 652‑8290
- 4070 Hwy 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 (843) 652‑1000
- 506 N StBamberg, SC 29003 (803) 245‑6290
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Raif W. Elsakr as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- MUSC Community Physicians1,544 clinicians in the group
- Wellmont Medical Associates Inc433 clinicians in the group
- Georgetown Physician Associates, LLC214 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Bristol
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bristol, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in MUSC Community Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083695704 |
| 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