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Gastroenterology

Barakat Aburajab Altamimi, MD

Works at hospitals in Cedar Rapids, IA · Iowa

Summary

Dr. Barakat Aburajab Altamimi, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1765 Lininger Ln, Suite 1, North Liberty, IA 52317. Phone: (319) 665-3053. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Barakat Aburajab Altamimi had 316 Original Medicare patients and 856 services. NPI 1225444862. 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.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 1765 Lininger Ln, Suite 1, North Liberty, IA 52317 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (319) 665‑3053
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
  • Group practice: Mercy Medical Center
  • Medical school: graduated 2010 (16 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Barakat Aburajab Altamimi, 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 Barakat Aburajab Altamimi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Barakat Aburajab Altamimi 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 Barakat Aburajab Altamimi see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 316 Original Medicare patients and 856 services for Barakat Aburajab Altamimi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Barakat Aburajab Altamimi's NPI number?
1225444862. 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 Barakat Aburajab Altamimi, 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 patients316
Services billed to Medicare856
Different services or procedures37
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)180 services
  2. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)179 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)94 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)83 services
  5. Removal of large bowel tissue using a flexible endoscope (45390)63 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure71%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Depression27%

Hospitals where Barakat Aburajab Altamimi works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Barakat Aburajab Altamimi 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 Barakat Aburajab Altamimi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Barakat Aburajab Altamimi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Mercy Medical Center305 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Iowa

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Other clinicians in Mercy Medical Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1225444862
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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