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Gastroenterology

Ahmad A. Karadaghy, MD

Works at hospitals in Alton, IL · Saint Louis, MO · Belleville, IL · Illinois, Missouri

Summary

Dr. Ahmad A. Karadaghy, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1 Memorial Dr, Alton, IL 62002. Phone: (618) 463-7240. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ahmad A. Karadaghy had 590 Original Medicare patients and 1,206 services. NPI 1619963063. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ahmad A. Karadaghy, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Ahmad A. Karadaghy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ahmad A. Karadaghy 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 A. Karadaghy see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 590 Original Medicare patients and 1,206 services for Ahmad A. Karadaghy. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ahmad A. Karadaghy's NPI number?
1619963063. 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 A. Karadaghy, 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 patients590
Services billed to Medicare1,206
Different services or procedures48
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)223 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)195 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)164 services
  4. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)137 services
  5. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)94 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%
  • Arthritis59%
  • Diabetes36%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%
  • Anxiety33%

Hospitals where Ahmad A. Karadaghy works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ahmad A. Karadaghy 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ahmad A. Karadaghy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ahmad A. Karadaghy as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Fairview Heights Medical Group SC444 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Alton

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alton, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Fairview Heights Medical Group SC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1619963063
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians