Bishoy Barsoum, MD
NPI 1659908986 · Internal Medicine Physician · Merrillville, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bishoy Barsoum, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Merrillville, IN (NPI 1659908986).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659908986
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01090823A (IN)
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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,199 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 50 Minutes99233 | 507 | $109 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 209 | $106 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 141 | $73 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 128 | $70 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 108 | $160 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 106 | $196 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 | 11 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 15 | 14 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 14 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 13 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 12 | 12 |
| Prednisone | 12 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$91 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 201 Lyons AveNewark, NJ 07112-2027Phone: (973) 926-7425
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-03-25
- Last updated
- 2024-08-30
- Certified
- 2024-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bishoy Barsoum's NPI number?
- Bishoy Barsoum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659908986, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bishoy Barsoum's specialty?
- Bishoy Barsoum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bishoy Barsoum located?
- Bishoy Barsoum's practice location on file with NPPES is 8555 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410-6123.
- What is Bishoy Barsoum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bishoy Barsoum is (219) 769-4005.
- Does Bishoy Barsoum accept Medicare?
- Bishoy Barsoum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bishoy Barsoum's NPI active?
- Yes — Bishoy Barsoum's NPI (1659908986) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.