Quick answers
- Does Firas Kassab accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Firas Kassab 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 Firas Kassab see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 337 Original Medicare patients and 166,155 services for Firas Kassab. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Firas Kassab's NPI number?
- 1366649014. 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 Firas Kassab, 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 | 337 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 166,155 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)64,000 services
- Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg (J3111)28,980 services
- Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (J3262)26,340 services
- Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)21,410 services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)9,550 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Osteoporosis53%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Anxiety25%
Hospitals where Firas Kassab works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Firas Kassab 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.
- Atrium Health UnionMonroe, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340130
Practice locations
Addresses where Firas Kassab is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8840 Blakeney Professional Dr, Suite 200Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 672‑0449
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Firas Kassab as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South Charlotte Rheumatology PLLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Charlotte
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in South Charlotte Rheumatology PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366649014 |
| 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