Emad Al-Ghussain, M.D.
NPI 1538187190 · Hospitalist Physician · Fort Smith, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Emad Al-Ghussain, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Fort Smith, AR (NPI 1538187190).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538187190
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E0339 (AR)
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
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
2,195 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 | 1,535 | $71 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 327 | $103 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 175 | $156 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 76 | $45 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 49 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 48 | 21 |
| Cefdinir | 47 | 46 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 46 | 24 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 41 | 25 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 38 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 37 | 21 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 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
- 2006-07-18
- Last updated
- 2009-06-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Emad Al-Ghussain's NPI number?
- Emad Al-Ghussain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538187190, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Emad Al-Ghussain's specialty?
- Emad Al-Ghussain is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Emad Al-Ghussain located?
- Emad Al-Ghussain's practice location on file with NPPES is 7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903-4100.
- What is Emad Al-Ghussain's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Emad Al-Ghussain is (479) 314-5175.
- Does Emad Al-Ghussain accept Medicare?
- Emad Al-Ghussain is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Emad Al-Ghussain's NPI active?
- Yes — Emad Al-Ghussain's NPI (1538187190) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-06-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.