Ahmad El-Samad, DPM
NPI 1174559876 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Merrillville, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ahmad El-Samad, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Merrillville, IN (NPI 1174559876).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174559876
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 07001024A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,486 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,332 | $88 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 748 | $44 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 376 | $33 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 157 | $109 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 1 Growth11055 | 146 | $68 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 144 | $79 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clotrimazole | 565 | 279 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 161 | 93 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 84 | 58 |
| Ketoconazole | 77 | 48 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 68 | 37 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 65 | 59 |
| Cefadroxil | 57 | 53 |
| Hydrocortisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$708 across 7 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-24
- Last updated
- 2017-11-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ahmad El-Samad's NPI number?
- Ahmad El-Samad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174559876, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ahmad El-Samad's specialty?
- Ahmad El-Samad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Ahmad El-Samad located?
- Ahmad El-Samad's practice location on file with NPPES is 9239 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410-7046.
- What is Ahmad El-Samad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ahmad El-Samad is (219) 736-1010.
- Does Ahmad El-Samad accept Medicare?
- Ahmad El-Samad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ahmad El-Samad's NPI active?
- Yes — Ahmad El-Samad's NPI (1174559876) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-11-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.