Quick answers
- Does Mustafa Kathawala accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Mustafa Kathawala may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Mustafa Kathawala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 248 Original Medicare patients and 376 services for Mustafa Kathawala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Mustafa Kathawala's NPI number?
- 1497709695. 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 Mustafa Kathawala, 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 | 248 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 376 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)121 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)57 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)26 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)23 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)22 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis44%
- Anxiety25%
- Diabetes22%
- Osteoporosis22%
Hospitals where Mustafa Kathawala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Mustafa Kathawala 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.
- CHI St Alexius HealthBismarck, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350002
Practice locations
Addresses where Mustafa Kathawala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 310 N 10th StBismarck, ND 58501
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Bismarck
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bismarck, ND — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497709695 |
| 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