Quick answers
- Does Ghasem Ashelfah accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ghasem Ashelfah 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 Ghasem Ashelfah see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 105 Original Medicare patients and 321 services for Ghasem Ashelfah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ghasem Ashelfah's NPI number?
- 1205149408. 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 Ghasem Ashelfah, 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 | 105 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 321 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)136 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)122 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)30 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)25 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%
- Diabetes57%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease54%
- Chronic kidney disease52%
Hospitals where Ghasem Ashelfah works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ghasem Ashelfah 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.
- University Hospitals Samaritan Medical CenterAshland, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 360002
Practice locations
Addresses where Ghasem Ashelfah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 630 E River RdElyria, OH 44035 (440) 329‑7500
- 630 E River StElyria, OH 44035 (440) 284‑8600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ghasem Ashelfah as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Hospitals Medical Group Inc2,294 clinicians in the group
- Community Hospitalist LLC52 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Elyria
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Elyria, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Hospitals Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205149408 |
| 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