Quick answers
- Does Basma Al Nahlawi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Basma Al Nahlawi 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 Basma Al Nahlawi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 237 Original Medicare patients and 13,043 services for Basma Al Nahlawi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Basma Al Nahlawi's NPI number?
- 1144455262. 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 Basma Al Nahlawi, 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 | 237 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 13,043 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,884 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)678 services
- Complete ultrasound scan of joint (76881)251 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)127 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)85 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure69%
- High cholesterol69%
- Diabetes31%
- Depression30%
- Osteoporosis28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Basma Al Nahlawi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 960 W San Marcos Blvd, Suite 210San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 736‑8091
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Basma Al Nahlawi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kayal Medical Group Inc4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in San Marcos
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Marcos, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kayal Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144455262 |
| 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