Quick answers
- Does Hesham H. El Gamal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hesham H. El Gamal 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 Hesham H. El Gamal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 120 Original Medicare patients and 371 services for Hesham H. El Gamal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hesham H. El Gamal's NPI number?
- 1285615245. 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 Hesham H. El Gamal, 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 | 120 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 371 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)163 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)64 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)62 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)30 services
- Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope (31624)16 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 disease72%
- COPD65%
- Heart failure58%
- Arthritis53%
Hospitals where Hesham H. El Gamal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hesham H. El Gamal 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.
- Blanchard Valley HospitalFindlay, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 360095
Practice locations
Addresses where Hesham H. El Gamal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1900 S Main St, Suite R3300Findlay, OH 45840 (419) 429‑6441
- 5220 Alexis RdSylvania, OH 43560 (717) 972‑1100
- 960 W Wooster St, Suite 107Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 373‑7692
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hesham H. El Gamal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Specialty Physicians of Blanchard Valley LLC113 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
Other pulmonologists in Findlay
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Findlay, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Specialty Physicians of Blanchard Valley LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285615245 |
| 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