Quick answers
- Does Ahmad S. Abdulkarim accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ahmad S. Abdulkarim 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 Ahmad S. Abdulkarim see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 238 Original Medicare patients and 789 services for Ahmad S. Abdulkarim. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ahmad S. Abdulkarim's NPI number?
- 1578522991. 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 Ahmad S. Abdulkarim, 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 | 238 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 789 |
| Different services or procedures | 58 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)101 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)77 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)43 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)40 services
- Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope (74328)25 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 pressure65%
- High cholesterol63%
- Arthritis36%
- Depression29%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Diabetes27%
Hospitals where Ahmad S. Abdulkarim works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ahmad S. Abdulkarim 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.
- Augusta HealthFishersville, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490018
- Regions HospitalSaint Paul, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240106
Practice locations
Addresses where Ahmad S. Abdulkarim is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 15350 English AveApple Valley, MN 55124 (952) 431‑8500
- 205 Wabasha Ave SSaint Paul, MN 55107
- 2621 Greenhaven RdAnoka, MN 55303 (952) 853‑8800
- 401 Phalen BlvdSaint Paul, MN 55130 (651) 254‑7400
- 435 Phalen BlvdSaint Paul, MN 55130
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ahmad S. Abdulkarim as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Group Health Inc1,638 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Apple Valley
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Apple Valley, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Group Health Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 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) | 1578522991 |
| 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