Ghaith Khair, MD
NPI 1528218609 · Surgery Physician · Caruthersville, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ghaith Khair, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Caruthersville, MO (NPI 1528218609).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528218609
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2013036523 (MO)
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
17 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
240 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 | 145 | $88 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 32 | $196 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 23 | $192 |
| Removal of Gallbladder With X-Ray Study of Bile Ducts Using an Endoscope47563 | 16 | $225 |
| Repair of Groin Hernia Using an Endoscope49650 | 13 | $123 |
| Repair of Hernia of Muscle at Esophagus and Stomach With Implantation of Mesh Using an Endoscope |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$295 across 4 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
- 2008-09-24
- Last updated
- 2014-05-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ghaith Khair's NPI number?
- Ghaith Khair's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528218609, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ghaith Khair's specialty?
- Ghaith Khair is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ghaith Khair located?
- Ghaith Khair's practice location on file with NPPES is 106 W 12th St, Caruthersville, MO 63830-1890.
- What is Ghaith Khair's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ghaith Khair is (573) 333-1782.
- Does Ghaith Khair accept Medicare?
- Ghaith Khair is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ghaith Khair's NPI active?
- Yes — Ghaith Khair's NPI (1528218609) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-05-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.