Ghassan Al-Sabbagh, MD
NPI 1487617858 · Gastroenterology Physician · Wake Forest, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ghassan Al-Sabbagh, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Wake Forest, NC (NPI 1487617858).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487617858
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 200000347 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
743 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 | 206 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 176 | $119 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 105 | $228 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 80 | $157 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 61 | $86 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 358 | 345 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 284 | 260 |
| Omeprazole | 251 | 112 |
| Famotidine | 246 | 97 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 168 | 65 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 150 | 40 |
| Sucralfate | 67 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,580 across 82 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
- 2006-04-07
- Last updated
- 2023-04-26
- Certified
- 2023-04-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ghassan Al-Sabbagh's NPI number?
- Ghassan Al-Sabbagh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487617858, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ghassan Al-Sabbagh's specialty?
- Ghassan Al-Sabbagh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ghassan Al-Sabbagh located?
- Ghassan Al-Sabbagh's practice location on file with NPPES is 10540 Ligon Mill Rd Ste 109, Wake Forest, NC 27587-6090.
- What is Ghassan Al-Sabbagh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ghassan Al-Sabbagh is (919) 554-6253.
- Does Ghassan Al-Sabbagh accept Medicare?
- Ghassan Al-Sabbagh 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-Sabbagh's NPI active?
- Yes — Ghassan Al-Sabbagh's NPI (1487617858) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.