Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Tarek Abuelem, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Sherwood, AR

  • NPI 1588984223
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6020 Warden RD, Suite 100
Sherwood, AR 721206068
(501) 552-6400
fax (501) 552-6430

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 17, 2020
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arkansas #E-7365

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588984223. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
956
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$131,426
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 215 84 $73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 134 100 $81
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 88 86 $120
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 75 75 $149
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 73 65 $51
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 59 25 $196
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 56 14 $338
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 52 32 $46
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist 40 38 $257
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 39 23 $110

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 50. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$148
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 1 $128.45
Stryker Corporation 1 $19.94

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$148

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
184
Patients
101
Total drug cost
$2,780
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 53 40 $536
Gabapentin Generic 36 15 $616
Levetiracetam Generic 30 12 $492
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 26 21 $351
Pregabalin Generic 14 0 $468
Methocarbamol Generic 13 13 $268
Tramadol Hcl Generic 12 0 $48

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Tarek Abuelem's medical specialty?
Dr. Tarek Abuelem practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Sherwood, AR.
Where does Dr. Tarek Abuelem practice?
Dr. Tarek Abuelem practices at 6020 Warden RD, Sherwood, AR 721206068. Office phone: 5015526400.
What is Dr. Tarek Abuelem's NPI?
Dr. Tarek Abuelem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588984223, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tarek Abuelem accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tarek Abuelem accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tarek Abuelem commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.