Quick answers
- Does Ahmad El Khatib accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ahmad El Khatib 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 Ahmad El Khatib see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 511 Original Medicare patients and 1,232 services for Ahmad El Khatib. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ahmad El Khatib's NPI number?
- 1942562293. 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 Ahmad El Khatib, 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 | 511 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,232 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)210 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)160 services
- Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (94729)145 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (94060)118 services
- Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (94726)116 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- COPD46%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
Hospitals where Ahmad El Khatib works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ahmad El Khatib 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.
- Banner Estrella Medical CenterPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030115
Practice locations
Addresses where Ahmad El Khatib is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 14300 W Granite Valley Dr, Suite E23Sun City West, AZ 85375 (623) 975‑0500
- 9515 W Camelback Rd, Suite 118Phoenix, AZ 85037 (623) 322‑7856
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ahmad El Khatib as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Craig M Rundbaken DO PLLC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other pulmonologists in Sun City West
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sun City West, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Craig M Rundbaken DO PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 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) | 1942562293 |
| 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