Quick answers
- Does Salam F. Alkasspooles accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Salam F. Alkasspooles 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 Salam F. Alkasspooles see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,075 Original Medicare patients and 5,199 services for Salam F. Alkasspooles. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Salam F. Alkasspooles's NPI number?
- 1548319965. 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 Salam F. Alkasspooles, 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 | 1,075 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,199 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)3,598 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)1,090 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)505 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Chronic kidney disease74%
- Depression72%
- Diabetes68%
Hospitals where Salam F. Alkasspooles works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Salam F. Alkasspooles 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.
- Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050625
- Southern California Hospital at HollywoodHollywood, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050135
Practice locations
Addresses where Salam F. Alkasspooles is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11633 San Vicente Blvd, Suite 314Los Angeles, CA 90049 (310) 207‑0020
Specialties
- Infectious Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other infectious disease doctors in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wayne State University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548319965 |
| 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