Quick answers
- Does Tarek Abuelem accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tarek Abuelem 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 Tarek Abuelem see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 347 Original Medicare patients and 1,344 services for Tarek Abuelem. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tarek Abuelem's NPI number?
- 1588984223. 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 Tarek Abuelem, 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 | 347 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,344 |
| Different services or procedures | 78 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)180 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)180 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)117 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)80 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)70 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%
- Arthritis69%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Stroke or mini-stroke46%
- Diabetes43%
Hospitals where Tarek Abuelem works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tarek Abuelem 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.
- Baptist Health Medical Center North Little RockNorth Little Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040036
- Chi-St Vincent InfirmaryLittle Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040007
- St Vincent Medical Center/NorthSherwood, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040137
- Stone County Medical CenterMountain View, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041310
- White River Medical CenterBatesville, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040119
Practice locations
Addresses where Tarek Abuelem is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2 Saint Vincent CirLittle Rock, AR 72205 (501) 552‑4666
- 2215 Wildwood AveSherwood, AR 72120 (501) 552‑7100
- 6020 Warden Rd, Suite 100Sherwood, AR 72120 (501) 552‑6400
- 7709 Hwy 107Sherwood, AR 72120 (501) 552‑7269
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tarek Abuelem as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Vincent Medical Group240 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Little Rock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Little Rock, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Vincent Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588984223 |
| 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