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Thoracic Surgery

Bassam Shukrallah, MD

Works at hospitals in Little Rock, AR · Arkansas

Summary

Dr. Bassam Shukrallah, MD is a thoracic surgeon at 4301 W Markam St, Little Rock, AR 72205. Phone: (501) 686-8000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Bassam Shukrallah had 63 Original Medicare patients and 109 services. NPI 1205977634. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Bassam Shukrallah, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Bassam Shukrallah accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bassam Shukrallah 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 Bassam Shukrallah see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 63 Original Medicare patients and 109 services for Bassam Shukrallah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Bassam Shukrallah's NPI number?
1205977634. 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 Bassam Shukrallah, 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 patients63
Services billed to Medicare109
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)15 services
  2. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)11 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 disease75%
  • Heart failure75%
  • Atrial fibrillation57%
  • Chronic kidney disease52%

Hospitals where Bassam Shukrallah works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bassam Shukrallah 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Bassam Shukrallah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Bassam Shukrallah as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences1,175 clinicians in the group
  • Arkansas Health Group659 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Little Rock

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Little Rock, AR — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1205977634
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians