Bassam El Achkar, MD
NPI 1588329437 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bassam El Achkar, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1588329437).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588329437
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- P111170 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,291 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Mri Scan of Abdomen Before and After Contrast74183 | 171 | $385 |
| Mri Scan of Pelvis Before and After Contrast72197 | 152 | $351 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 68 | $92 |
| Mri Scan of Leg Joint Without Contrast73721 | 49 | $212 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 47 | $11 |
| Ct Scan of Leg Without Contrast73700 | 38 | $51 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-11-05
- Last updated
- 2023-07-14
- Certified
- 2023-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bassam El Achkar's NPI number?
- Bassam El Achkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588329437, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bassam El Achkar's specialty?
- Bassam El Achkar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bassam El Achkar located?
- Bassam El Achkar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Gustave L Levy Pl Fl 12, New York, NY 10029-6574.
- What is Bassam El Achkar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bassam El Achkar is (212) 241-7416.
- Does Bassam El Achkar accept Medicare?
- Bassam El Achkar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bassam El Achkar's NPI active?
- Yes — Bassam El Achkar's NPI (1588329437) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.