Quick answers
- Does Bassam M. Albarcha accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bassam M. Albarcha 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 M. Albarcha see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 16 Original Medicare patients and 18 services for Bassam M. Albarcha. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bassam M. Albarcha's NPI number?
- 1821184193. 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 M. Albarcha, 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 | 16 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 18 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
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%
Hospitals where Bassam M. Albarcha works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bassam M. Albarcha 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.
- Memorial HospitalBelleville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140185
- Touchette Regional Hospital IncCentreville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140077
Practice locations
Addresses where Bassam M. Albarcha is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 N 8th StEast Saint Louis, IL 62201 (618) 274‑9105
- 2001 State StEast Saint Louis, IL 62205 (618) 271‑9191
- 6000 Bond AveCentreville, IL 62207 (618) 332‑2740
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bassam M. Albarcha as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation Inc119 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Illinois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821184193 |
| 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