Ghassan Alkoutami, MD
NPI 1508867516 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ghassan Alkoutami, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1508867516).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508867516
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9300007 (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
3,190 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 | 495 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 405 | $118 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 366 | $13 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 250 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Clotting Time85610 | 239 | $4 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 69 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 1,387 | 289 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 1,058 | 309 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 703 | 244 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 591 | 201 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 543 | 168 |
| Carvedilol | 487 | 139 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,290 across 46 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
- 2005-08-02
- Last updated
- 2022-10-28
- Certified
- 2022-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ghassan Alkoutami's NPI number?
- Ghassan Alkoutami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508867516, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ghassan Alkoutami's specialty?
- Ghassan Alkoutami is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ghassan Alkoutami located?
- Ghassan Alkoutami's practice location on file with NPPES is 2660 Tate Blvd Se, Hickory, NC 28602-1465.
- What is Ghassan Alkoutami's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ghassan Alkoutami is (828) 216-0009.
- Does Ghassan Alkoutami accept Medicare?
- Ghassan Alkoutami is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ghassan Alkoutami's NPI active?
- Yes — Ghassan Alkoutami's NPI (1508867516) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.