Quick answers
- Does Ashok W. Argekar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ashok W. Argekar 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 Ashok W. Argekar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 12 Original Medicare patients and 59 services for Ashok W. Argekar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ashok W. Argekar's NPI number?
- 1629184387. 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 Ashok W. Argekar, 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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 59 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Management of oxygen chamber therapy (99183)51 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%
- Diabetes75%
Hospitals where Ashok W. Argekar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ashok W. Argekar 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.
- Southwest General Health CenterMiddleburg Heights, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360155
Practice locations
Addresses where Ashok W. Argekar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 18697 Bagley RdMiddlebrg Hts, OH 44130 (440) 816‑5970
- 18901 Lake Shore BlvdEuclid, OH 44119 (216) 692‑7711
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ashok W. Argekar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mobile Hyperbaric Centers, LLC16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Practiceprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other general practitioners in Ohio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ohio — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mobile Hyperbaric Centers, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1970 (56 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629184387 |
| 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