Quick answers
- Does Ahmad K. El-Samad accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ahmad K. El-Samad 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 Ahmad K. El-Samad see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 564 Original Medicare patients and 3,779 services for Ahmad K. El-Samad. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ahmad K. El-Samad's NPI number?
- 1174559876. 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 Ahmad K. El-Samad, 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 | 564 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,779 |
| Different services or procedures | 86 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,332 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)748 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)376 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)157 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth (11055)146 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes57%
- Chronic kidney disease46%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
Hospitals where Ahmad K. El-Samad works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ahmad K. El-Samad 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.
- Community HospitalMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150125
- Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown Point, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150126
- Methodist Hospitals IncGary, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150002
- St Catherine Hospital IncEast Chicago, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150008
- St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150034
Practice locations
Addresses where Ahmad K. El-Samad is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7860 Burr StSchererville, IN 46375 (219) 644‑3966
- 9134 Columbia Ave, Suite BMunster, IN 46321 (219) 736‑1010
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ahmad K. El-Samad as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Methodist Hospitals Inc129 clinicians in the group
- The Institute of Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery, LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Indiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Methodist Hospitals Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Barry University School Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174559876 |
| 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