Quick answers
- Does Samer I. Jifi Bahlool accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samer I. Jifi Bahlool 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 Samer I. Jifi Bahlool see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 307 Original Medicare patients and 1,748 services for Samer I. Jifi Bahlool. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samer I. Jifi Bahlool's NPI number?
- 1881621118. 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 Samer I. Jifi Bahlool, 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 | 307 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,748 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)365 services
- Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)331 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)241 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)169 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)91 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes69%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Arthritis44%
Hospitals where Samer I. Jifi Bahlool works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Samer I. Jifi Bahlool 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.
- CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450046
- The Corpus Christi Medical CenterCorpus Christi, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450788
Practice locations
Addresses where Samer I. Jifi Bahlool is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 614 Furman AveCorpus Christi, TX 78404 (361) 882‑9278
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samer I. Jifi Bahlool as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bay Area Kidney Disease Physicians, PLLC9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Corpus Christi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Corpus Christi, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bay Area Kidney Disease Physicians, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881621118 |
| 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