Ghassan Al-Shbool, MD
NPI 1215450937 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Rapid City, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Medical Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ghassan Al-Shbool, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Rapid City, SD (NPI 1215450937).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215450937
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 13945 (SD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
1,616 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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'SG2211 | 635 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 413 | $131 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 371 | $89 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 102 | $168 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 62 | $62 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 107 | 65 |
| Prednisone | 94 | 25 |
| Anastrozole | 92 | 23 |
| Abiraterone Acetate | 58 | — |
| Letrozole | 47 | — |
| Enzalutamidebrand: Xtandi | 39 | — |
| Dexamethasone | 39 | 19 |
| Abemaciclibbrand: Verzenio |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-07-25
- Last updated
- 2023-08-01
- Certified
- 2023-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ghassan Al-Shbool's NPI number?
- Ghassan Al-Shbool's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215450937, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ghassan Al-Shbool's specialty?
- Ghassan Al-Shbool is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ghassan Al-Shbool located?
- Ghassan Al-Shbool's practice location on file with NPPES is 353 Fairmont Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57701-7375.
- What is Ghassan Al-Shbool's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ghassan Al-Shbool is (605) 755-1000.
- Does Ghassan Al-Shbool accept Medicare?
- Ghassan Al-Shbool is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ghassan Al-Shbool's NPI active?
- Yes — Ghassan Al-Shbool's NPI (1215450937) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.