Sam Abdelmelek, MD
NPI 1649414855 · Internal Medicine Physician · Lakewood, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sam Abdelmelek, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Lakewood, CA (NPI 1649414855).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649414855
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A106876 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 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
438 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 207 | $119 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 125 | $174 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 75 | $116 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 31 | $81 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $81–$174 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levofloxacin | 42 | 40 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 27 | 14 |
| Prednisone | 24 | 22 |
| Lisinopril | 20 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 19 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 16 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-05-01
- Last updated
- 2011-06-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sam Abdelmelek's NPI number?
- Sam Abdelmelek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649414855, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sam Abdelmelek's specialty?
- Sam Abdelmelek is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sam Abdelmelek located?
- Sam Abdelmelek's practice location on file with NPPES is 5750 Downey Ave Suite201, Lakewood, CA 90712.
- What is Sam Abdelmelek's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sam Abdelmelek is (562) 633-1616.
- Does Sam Abdelmelek accept Medicare?
- Sam Abdelmelek is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sam Abdelmelek's NPI active?
- Yes — Sam Abdelmelek's NPI (1649414855) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.