Quick answers
- Does Firas El-Baba accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Firas El-Baba 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 Firas El-Baba see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 46 Original Medicare patients and 99 services for Firas El-Baba. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Firas El-Baba's NPI number?
- 1568997062. 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 Firas El-Baba, 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 | 46 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 99 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)34 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Heart failure52%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Diabetes48%
Hospitals where Firas El-Baba works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Firas El-Baba 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.
- Magruder HospitalPort Clinton, OH · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 361314
- Mercy Health - Defiance HospitalDefiance, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360270
- Mercy Health - Tiffin HospitalTiffin, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360089
- Mercy St Vincent Medical CenterToledo, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360112
- ProMedica Toledo HospitalToledo, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360068
Practice locations
Addresses where Firas El-Baba is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1400 E 2nd StDefiance, OH 43512 (419) 784‑1414
- 2222 Cherry St, Suite 1400Toledo, OH 43608 (419) 251‑7490
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Firas El-Baba as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Health Physicians North Specialty Care LLC355 clinicians in the group
- Mercy Medical Partners Northern Region Specialty Care LLC86 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
Other pulmonologists in Defiance
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Defiance, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Health Physicians North Specialty Care LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wayne State University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568997062 |
| 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