Quick answers
- Does Sam G. Bishara accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sam G. Bishara 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 Sam G. Bishara see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,010 Original Medicare patients and 2,335 services for Sam G. Bishara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sam G. Bishara's NPI number?
- 1194949784. 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 Sam G. Bishara, 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 | 1,010 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,335 |
| Different services or procedures | 78 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)694 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)185 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)173 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)169 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)144 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%
- Ischemic heart disease56%
- Heart failure45%
- Arthritis44%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
Hospitals where Sam G. Bishara works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sam G. Bishara 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.
- Barnes Jewish HospitalSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260032
- SSM Health Depaul Hospital St LouisBridgeton, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260104
- SSM Health Saint Louis University HospitalSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260105
- SSM St Joseph Health CenterSaint Charles, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260005
- SSM St Joseph Hospital WestLake Saint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260200
Practice locations
Addresses where Sam G. Bishara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Medical PlzLake Saint Louis, MO 63367 (636) 625‑5200
- 1015 Bowles AveFenton, MO 63026 (636) 496‑2000
- 1475 Kisker Rd, Suite 200Saint Charles, MO 63304 (636) 498‑5850
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sam G. Bishara as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- SSM Medical Group Inc568 clinicians in the group
- SSM Health Care St Louis167 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Missouri →
Other cardiologists in Missouri
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missouri — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in SSM Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194949784 |
| 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