Bassam Kret, MD
NPI 1104824960 · Hospitalist Physician · Newark, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bassam Kret, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Newark, OH (NPI 1104824960).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1104824960
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35-081735 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
862 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 519 | $75 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 108 | $76 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 102 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 101 | $123 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 32 | $47 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $47–$123 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 57 | 52 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 52 | 19 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 47 | 46 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 38 | 31 |
| Prednisone | 37 | 37 |
| Cefdinir | 29 | 29 |
| Lisinopril | 25 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$121 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1320 W Main StNewark, OH 43055-1822Phone: (220) 564-1790
- 1320 W Main StNewark, OH 43055-1822Phone: (220) 564-1790
- 1320 W Main StNewark, OH 43055-1822Phone: (220) 564-1790
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-14
- Last updated
- 2023-03-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bassam Kret's NPI number?
- Bassam Kret's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104824960, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bassam Kret's specialty?
- Bassam Kret is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bassam Kret located?
- Bassam Kret's practice location on file with NPPES is 1320 W Main St, Newark, OH 43055-1822.
- What is Bassam Kret's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bassam Kret is (220) 564-1791.
- Does Bassam Kret accept Medicare?
- Bassam Kret is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bassam Kret's NPI active?
- Yes — Bassam Kret's NPI (1104824960) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.