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Gastroenterology

Abdul Hamid El Chafic, MD

Works at hospitals in Greenville, TX · Richardson, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Abdul Hamid El Chafic, MD is a gastroenterologist at 2821 E President George Bush Hwy, Suite 410, Richardson, TX 75082. Phone: (469) 204-4800. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Abdul Hamid El Chafic had 326 Original Medicare patients and 1,133 services. NPI 1215168760. 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 Abdul Hamid El Chafic, 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 Abdul Hamid El Chafic accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Abdul Hamid El Chafic 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 Abdul Hamid El Chafic see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 326 Original Medicare patients and 1,133 services for Abdul Hamid El Chafic. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Abdul Hamid El Chafic's NPI number?
1215168760. 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 Abdul Hamid El Chafic, 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 patients326
Services billed to Medicare1,133
Different services or procedures66
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)82 services
  2. Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope (74328)81 services
  3. Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope (43264)79 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)77 services
  5. Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43259)67 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%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Diabetes42%
  • Anxiety37%
  • Ischemic heart disease36%

Hospitals where Abdul Hamid El Chafic works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Abdul Hamid El Chafic 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 Abdul Hamid El Chafic is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Abdul Hamid El Chafic as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Medhealth450 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Richardson

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Richardson, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Medhealth

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1215168760
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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