Said El Zein, M.D.
NPI 1730678004 · Infectious Disease Physician · Huntsville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Said El Zein, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Huntsville, AL (NPI 1730678004).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730678004
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 46413 (AL)
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
654 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 | 350 | $109 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 119 | $72 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 108 | $159 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 62 | $54 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 15 | $119 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $54–$159 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefadroxil | 37 | 17 |
| Amoxicillin | 25 | — |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 22 | 11 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 21 | — |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 19 | — |
| Daptomycin | 17 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$124 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 4201 St. Antoine St.Suite 2eDetroit, MI 48201Phone: (313) 745-4832
- 200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905-0001Phone: (507) 284-2511
- 23900 Katy FwyKaty, TX 77494-1323Phone: (281) 644-8111
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-05-02
- Last updated
- 2026-05-19
- Certified
- 2026-05-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Said El Zein's NPI number?
- Said El Zein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730678004, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Said El Zein's specialty?
- Said El Zein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Said El Zein located?
- Said El Zein's practice location on file with NPPES is 1102 Monroe St Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801-5029.
- What is Said El Zein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Said El Zein is (256) 469-7200.
- Does Said El Zein accept Medicare?
- Said El Zein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Said El Zein's NPI active?
- Yes — Said El Zein's NPI (1730678004) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.