Hosam Ahmad, M.D.
NPI 1881846475 · Hospitalist Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hosam Ahmad, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1881846475).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881846475
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A115626 (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
872 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 | 323 | $119 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 238 | $175 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 146 | $79 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 86 | $117 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 79 | $132 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $79–$175 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-10-15
- Last updated
- 2016-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hosam Ahmad's NPI number?
- Hosam Ahmad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881846475, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hosam Ahmad's specialty?
- Hosam Ahmad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hosam Ahmad located?
- Hosam Ahmad's practice location on file with NPPES is 317 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-4310.
- What is Hosam Ahmad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hosam Ahmad is (805) 898-3077.
- Does Hosam Ahmad accept Medicare?
- Hosam Ahmad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hosam Ahmad's NPI active?
- Yes — Hosam Ahmad's NPI (1881846475) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-12-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.