Quick answers
- Does Nashwan M. Obad accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nashwan M. Obad 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 Nashwan M. Obad see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 390 Original Medicare patients and 1,259 services for Nashwan M. Obad. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nashwan M. Obad's NPI number?
- 1689155962. 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 Nashwan M. Obad, 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 | 390 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,259 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)748 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)231 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)138 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)81 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)29 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%
- Diabetes59%
- Heart failure54%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
- Arthritis50%
Hospitals where Nashwan M. Obad works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nashwan M. Obad 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.
- Kaweah Health Medical CenterVisalia, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050057
- Sierra View Medical CenterPorterville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050261
Practice locations
Addresses where Nashwan M. Obad is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 400 W Mineral King AveVisalia, CA 93291 (559) 624‑2000
- 465 W Putnam AvePorterville, CA 93257 (559) 784‑1110
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nashwan M. Obad as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 24 on Physicians of California PC57 clinicians in the group
- Central Valley Critical Care Medicine - A Professional Corporat33 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Visalia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Visalia, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in 24 on Physicians of California PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689155962 |
| 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