Quick answers
- Does Bshara J. Barakat accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bshara J. Barakat 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 Bshara J. Barakat see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 205 Original Medicare patients and 2,427 services for Bshara J. Barakat. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bshara J. Barakat's NPI number?
- 1518921360. 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 Bshara J. Barakat, 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 | 205 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,427 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,535 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)239 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)181 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)154 services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)150 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%
- Diabetes74%
- Stroke or mini-stroke70%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
Hospitals where Bshara J. Barakat works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bshara J. Barakat 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.
- Ascension St Vincent's Clay CountyMiddleburg, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100321
- Ascension St Vincent's RiversideJacksonville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100040
- Ascension St Vincent's SouthsideJacksonville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100307
- Baptist Health Medical Center - JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100088
- Ed Fraser Memorial HospitalMacclenny, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100134
Practice locations
Addresses where Bshara J. Barakat is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2119 Oak StJacksonville, FL 32204 (904) 389‑2707
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bshara J. Barakat as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Arthritis and Rheumatology Clinic PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Jacksonville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jacksonville, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 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) | 1518921360 |
| 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