Essam Elashi, MD
NPI 1629077029 · Nephrology Physician · Sandusky, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Essam Elashi, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Sandusky, OH (NPI 1629077029).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629077029
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35072580 (OH)
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
1,168 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 | 467 | $77 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 162 | $69 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 155 | $342 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 155 | $126 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 85 | $284 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 44 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium Acetate | 61 | 29 |
| Furosemide | 51 | 19 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 44 | 17 |
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol | 33 | — |
| Lisinopril | 31 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 30 | 13 |
| Losartan Potassium | 24 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 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
- 2005-07-18
- Last updated
- 2015-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Essam Elashi's NPI number?
- Essam Elashi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629077029, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Essam Elashi's specialty?
- Essam Elashi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Essam Elashi located?
- Essam Elashi's practice location on file with NPPES is 1221 Hayes Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870-3345.
- What is Essam Elashi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Essam Elashi is (419) 627-8403.
- Does Essam Elashi accept Medicare?
- Essam Elashi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Essam Elashi's NPI active?
- Yes — Essam Elashi's NPI (1629077029) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.