Quick answers
- Does Salim M. Sukkar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Salim M. Sukkar 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 Salim M. Sukkar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 82 Original Medicare patients and 106 services for Salim M. Sukkar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Salim M. Sukkar's NPI number?
- 1568491801. 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 Salim M. Sukkar, 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 | 82 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 106 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve) (64445)28 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (64415)20 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones (01480)11 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%
- Anxiety33%
- Depression30%
- Diabetes29%
Hospitals where Salim M. Sukkar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Salim M. Sukkar 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.
- The Spine Hospital of LouisianaBaton Rouge, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 190266
Practice locations
Addresses where Salim M. Sukkar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10105 Park Rowe CirBaton Rouge, LA 70810 (225) 906‑4843
- 7145 Perkins RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 765‑3111
- 7301 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 100Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 763‑6011
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Salim M. Sukkar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dpi of Louisiana LLC74 clinicians in the group
- Nuedge Anesthesia LLC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Baton Rouge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baton Rouge, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dpi of Louisiana LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568491801 |
| 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