Quick answers
- Does Ashraf F. Elkerm accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ashraf F. Elkerm 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 Ashraf F. Elkerm see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 374 Original Medicare patients and 1,638 services for Ashraf F. Elkerm. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ashraf F. Elkerm's NPI number?
- 1306825831. 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 Ashraf F. Elkerm, 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 | 374 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,638 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)617 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)374 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)231 services
- Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99305)223 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes (99307)77 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%
- Arthritis66%
- Depression59%
- Anxiety57%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
Hospitals where Ashraf F. Elkerm works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ashraf F. Elkerm 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.
- Emerson Hospital -W Concord, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220084
Practice locations
Addresses where Ashraf F. Elkerm is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Great RdActon, MA 01720 (978) 267‑3900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ashraf F. Elkerm as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Jose R. Gutierrez MD PC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Acton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Acton, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Jose R. Gutierrez MD PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1306825831 |
| 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