Naeem Goussous, MD
NPI 1801162623 · Transplant Surgery Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Other (physician) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Naeem Goussous, MD is a Transplant Surgery Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1801162623).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801162623
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Transplant Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
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 tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
327 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Transplantation of Donor Kidney50360 | 36 | $2,355 |
| Preparation of Donor Kidney for Transplantation50323 | 34 | $102 |
| Insertion of Stent in Ureter50605 | 34 | $487 |
| Preparation of Donor Kidney and Veins for Transplantation50327 | 32 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 26 | $99 |
| Biopsy of Kidney50205 | 22 | $376 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,759 across 3 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-03-26
- Last updated
- 2021-06-29
- Certified
- 2021-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Naeem Goussous's NPI number?
- Naeem Goussous's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801162623, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Naeem Goussous's specialty?
- Naeem Goussous is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Transplant Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Naeem Goussous located?
- Naeem Goussous's practice location on file with NPPES is 4010 V Street, Sacramento, CA 95817.
- What is Naeem Goussous's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Naeem Goussous is (916) 734-7293.
- Does Naeem Goussous accept Medicare?
- Naeem Goussous is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Naeem Goussous's NPI active?
- Yes — Naeem Goussous's NPI (1801162623) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.