Dr Ahmad Kassem El-samad, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Merrillville, IN

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Dr Ahmad Kassem El-samad, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in Merrillville, Indiana. He went to Barry University School Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice The Institute Of Foot And Ankle Reconstructive Surgery, Llc, The Methodist Hospitals Inc and his current practice location is 9239 Broadway, Merrillville, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 736-1010.

Dr Ahmad Kassem El-samad is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 07001024A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1174559876.

Contact Information

Dr Ahmad Kassem El-samad, DPM
9239 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410-7046
(219) 736-1010
(219) 736-1090

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Ahmad Kassem El-samad
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience23 Years
Location9239 Broadway, Merrillville, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ahmad Kassem El-samad attended and graduated from Barry University School Of Podiatric Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174559876
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/06/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466458252
  • Enrollment ID: I20061208000096

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ahmad Kassem El-samad such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174559876NPI-NPPES
07001024AOtherINMEDICAL LICENSE
07001024BOtherININDIANA CSR
6157100001OtherINDMERC
016-005273OtherILMEDICAL LICENSE
200-824830MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist 07001024A (Indiana)Secondary
213EP0504XPodiatrist - Public Medicine 07001024A (Indiana)Secondary
213EP1101XPodiatrist - Primary Podiatric Medicine 07001024A (Indiana)Secondary
213ES0131XPodiatrist - Foot Surgery 07001024A (Indiana)Secondary
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery 07001024A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Methodist Hospitals IncGary, INHospital
Community HospitalMunster, INHospital
St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, INHospital
St Catherine Hospital IncEast chicago, INHospital
Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown point, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Institute Of Foot And Ankle Reconstructive Surgery, Llc34766497652
The Methodist Hospitals Inc9638063894105

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Ahmad Kassem El-samad allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameThe Methodist Hospitals Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720290349
PECOS PAC ID: 9638063894
Enrollment ID: O20040210000526
Provider NameThe Institute Of Foot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgery, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932395464
PECOS PAC ID: 3476649765
Enrollment ID: O20071018000032
Provider NamePatel Family Medicine Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225348584
PECOS PAC ID: 3779762968
Enrollment ID: O20110120000021

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Ahmad Kassem El-samad is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ahmad Kassem El-samad, DPM
9120 Doubletree Dr S,
Crown Point, IN 46307-7655

Ph: (219) 736-1010		Dr Ahmad Kassem El-samad, DPM
9239 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410-7046

Ph: (219) 736-1010

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