Quick answers
- Does Wedad Alfarkh accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wedad Alfarkh 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 Wedad Alfarkh see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 183 Original Medicare patients and 538 services for Wedad Alfarkh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wedad Alfarkh's NPI number?
- 1558859835. 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 Wedad Alfarkh, 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 | 183 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 538 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)138 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)123 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)84 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)42 services
- Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (88173)32 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 cholesterol66%
- Arthritis45%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)37%
- Anxiety27%
- Diabetes26%
Hospitals where Wedad Alfarkh works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wedad Alfarkh 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.
- University of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260141
Practice locations
Addresses where Wedad Alfarkh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Hospital DrColumbia, MO 65212 (573) 882‑4141
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wedad Alfarkh as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Curators of the University of Missouri1,131 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Curators of the University of Missouri
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558859835 |
| 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