Quick answers
- Does Neal M. Ammar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Neal M. Ammar 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 Neal M. Ammar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,582 Original Medicare patients and 10,863 services for Neal M. Ammar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Neal M. Ammar's NPI number?
- 1851460950. 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 Neal M. Ammar, 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 | 1,582 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 10,863 |
| Different services or procedures | 125 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)2,699 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,999 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,071 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths (17004)730 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)626 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Diabetes28%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Neal M. Ammar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 20111 W Valley BlvdTehachapi, CA 93561 (661) 238‑0600
- 2701 Chester AveBakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 241‑6700
- 500 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 212Seal Beach, CA 90740 (562) 431‑8554
- 6401 Truxtun AveBakersfield, CA 93309 (661) 616‑1671
- 6501 Truxtun AveBakersfield, CA 93309 (661) 322‑2206
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Neal M. Ammar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ravi Patel M D Inc18 clinicians in the group
- William J Wickwire M D Inc a Professional Corporation9 clinicians in the group
- Dermatology Institute for Skin Cancer7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ravi Patel M D Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rutgers New Jersey Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851460950 |
| 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
- 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