Quick answers
- Does Bassam Alkamachi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bassam Alkamachi 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 Alkamachi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 107 Original Medicare patients and 365 services for Bassam Alkamachi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bassam Alkamachi's NPI number?
- 1598255739. 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 Alkamachi, 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 | 107 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 365 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)123 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)80 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)40 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)32 services
- Examination of archival tissue for genetic analysis (88363)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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)48%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes46%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
Hospitals where Bassam Alkamachi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bassam Alkamachi 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.
- Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450388
- Methodist Hospital Stone OakSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670055
Practice locations
Addresses where Bassam Alkamachi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 558‑6288
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bassam Alkamachi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South Texas Pathology Associates LLP25 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in South Texas Pathology Associates LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598255739 |
| 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