Samy Abdelghani, MD
NPI 1962778159 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samy Abdelghani, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1962778159).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962778159
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,249 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 397 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 280 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 280 | $96 |
| Evaluation of Cardiac Rhythm Monitor System, Remote Up to 30 Days93298 | 272 | $23 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 153 | $111 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 745 | 219 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 589 | 177 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 543 | 120 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 399 | 128 |
| Carvedilol | 284 | 84 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 280 | 78 |
| Furosemide | 239 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$219 across 8 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)
- 5901 E 7th StLong Beach, CA 90822-5201Phone: (562) 826-8000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-04-01
- Last updated
- 2019-07-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samy Abdelghani's NPI number?
- Samy Abdelghani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962778159, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samy Abdelghani's specialty?
- Samy Abdelghani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samy Abdelghani located?
- Samy Abdelghani's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433-8107.
- What is Samy Abdelghani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samy Abdelghani is (985) 875-2706.
- Does Samy Abdelghani accept Medicare?
- Samy Abdelghani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samy Abdelghani's NPI active?
- Yes — Samy Abdelghani's NPI (1962778159) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.