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Thoracic Surgery

Ahmed Elghnam

Sees patients in Cleveland, OH · Warrensville Heights, OH · Tallmadge, OH … · Ohio

Summary

Ahmed Elghnam is a thoracic surgeon at 11900 Fairhill Rd, Cleveland, OH 44120. Phone: (216) 983-8030. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ahmed Elghnam had 43 Original Medicare patients and 71 services. NPI 1255832267. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Thoracic surgeon (Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery)
  • Address: 11900 Fairhill Rd, Cleveland, OH 44120 · Directions (5 more locations)
  • Phone: (216) 983‑8030
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Community Hospitalist LLC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2011 (15 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ahmed Elghnam, 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 Ahmed Elghnam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ahmed Elghnam 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 Ahmed Elghnam see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 43 Original Medicare patients and 71 services for Ahmed Elghnam. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ahmed Elghnam's NPI number?
1255832267. 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 Ahmed Elghnam, 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 patients43
Services billed to Medicare71
Different services or procedures16
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)38 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Chronic kidney disease65%
  • Diabetes60%
  • Ischemic heart disease58%

Practice locations

Addresses where Ahmed Elghnam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

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

  • Community Hospitalist LLC52 clinicians in the group
  • North East Ohio Group Practice LLC23 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Cleveland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cleveland, OH — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Community Hospitalist LLC

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

Clinician information

Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1255832267
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Sources

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