Quick answers
- Does Salim Hussain accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Salim Hussain 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 Salim Hussain see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 144 Original Medicare patients and 365 services for Salim Hussain. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Salim Hussain's NPI number?
- 1841488939. 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 Salim Hussain, 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 | 144 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 365 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)283 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)43 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%
- Depression66%
- Anxiety65%
- Arthritis61%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia61%
Hospitals where Salim Hussain works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Salim Hussain 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.
- Richmond University Medical CenterStaten Island, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330028
Practice locations
Addresses where Salim Hussain is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1058 Forest AveStaten Island, NY 10310 (718) 818‑1058
- 1130 S AveStaten Island, NY 10314 (718) 818‑6132
- 4434 Amboy RdStaten Island, NY 10312 (718) 984‑9658
- 4434 Amboy Rd, Suite BStaten Island, NY 10312 (718) 984‑9637
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Salim Hussain as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Amboy Medical Practice PC173 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Staten Island
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Staten Island, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Amboy Medical Practice PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841488939 |
| 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