Quick answers
- Does Munther Hijazin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Munther Hijazin 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 Munther Hijazin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 736 Original Medicare patients and 5,129 services for Munther Hijazin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Munther Hijazin's NPI number?
- 1952319253. 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 Munther Hijazin, 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 | 736 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,129 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)2,910 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,018 services
- Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy (95816)432 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)211 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)127 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%
- Diabetes56%
- Arthritis49%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia37%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
Hospitals where Munther Hijazin works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Munther Hijazin 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.
- Saint Francis Medical CenterLynwood, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050104
Practice locations
Addresses where Munther Hijazin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10916 Downey AveDowney, CA 90241 (562) 861‑1988
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Munther Hijazin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Prentice Mitri and Hijazin3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Downey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Downey, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Prentice Mitri and Hijazin
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952319253 |
| 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