Quick answers
- Does Sahar Ghassemi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sahar Ghassemi 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 Sahar Ghassemi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 225 Original Medicare patients and 361 services for Sahar Ghassemi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sahar Ghassemi's NPI number?
- 1962692202. 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 Sahar Ghassemi, 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 | 225 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 361 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)59 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)49 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)42 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)32 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)31 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 cholesterol70%
- Arthritis60%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Diabetes36%
Hospitals where Sahar Ghassemi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sahar Ghassemi 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.
- Duke University HospitalDurham, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340030
Practice locations
Addresses where Sahar Ghassemi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10207 Cerny StRaleigh, NC 27617 (919) 684‑8111
- 3400 Wake Forest Rd, Suite 310Raleigh, NC 27609 (919) 620‑4855
- 40 Duke Medicine CirDurham, NC 27710 (919) 684‑8111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sahar Ghassemi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc3,185 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Raleigh
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Raleigh, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rush Medical College Of Rush University |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962692202 |
| 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