Quick answers
- Does Bassam El Achkar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bassam El Achkar 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 Bassam El Achkar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,312 Original Medicare patients and 10,881 services for Bassam El Achkar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bassam El Achkar's NPI number?
- 1588329437. 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 Bassam El Achkar, 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 | 1,312 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 10,881 |
| Different services or procedures | 120 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)3,578 services
- Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)3,315 services
- Injection, gadoxetate disodium, 1 ml (A9581)1,188 services
- Injection, gadopiclenol, 1 ml (A9573)1,056 services
- Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast (74183)190 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes38%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Hospitals where Bassam El Achkar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bassam El Achkar 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.
- Mount Sinai Beth IsraelNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · closed, according to its website · CCN 330169
- Mount Sinai HospitalNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330024
- Mount Sinai South NassauOceanside, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330198
- Mount Sinai WestNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330046
Practice locations
Addresses where Bassam El Achkar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Gustave L Levy PlNew York, NY 10029 (212) 241‑6426
- 1176 5th AveNew York, NY 10029 (212) 241‑8395
- 2020 Wantagh Ave, Mount Sinai Doctors WantaghWantagh, NY 11793 (516) 961‑4545
- 5 Cuba Hill RdGreenlawn, NY 11740 (631) 628‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bassam El Achkar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fpa Hospital Based425 clinicians in the group
- North Shore Medical Group of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine331 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fpa Hospital Based
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588329437 |
| 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