Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Amal El-Bakush, MD
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Cedar Rapids, IA
- NPI 1609162908
- Accepts Medicare
- 23 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
Mercy Pulmonology Clinic, 788 8Th Avenue, Suite 200
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 221-8788
fax (319) 221-8787 - Mailing address
-
3601 4Th Street,, MS 9410
Lubbock, TX 794309410
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 7, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Iowa #MD-44420
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609162908. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,269
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$61,476
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 262 | 258 | $8 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 260 | 257 | $11 | |
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 168 | 162 | $8 | |
94060 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | 135 | 134 | $10 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 132 | 114 | $84 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 113 | 51 | $192 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 106 | 82 | $121 | |
94618 |
Test for exercise-induced lung stress | 20 | 20 | $32 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 18 | 18 | $150 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 18 | 17 | $113 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Cedar Rapids Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,897
Transactions
49
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 9 | $1,725.57 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 14 | $471.50 | |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 7 | $251.27 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 3 | $103.89 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 3 | $62.98 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 2 | $41.66 | |
| Jazz Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $41.65 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $36.52 | |
| Erbe USA INC | 1 | $30.88 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $24.54 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 1 | $24.39 | |
| Mylan Specialty L.P. | 1 | $21.30 | |
| Harmony Biosciences LLC | 1 | $21.23 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. | 1 | $16.21 | |
| Electromed, INC. | 1 | $14.14 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,020
Patients
398
Total drug cost
$844,727
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 466 | 63 | $346,403 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 293 | 48 | $137,510 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 246 | 79 | $7,294 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 147 | 41 | $1,851 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 146 | 30 | $67,113 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 135 | 20 | $74,076 |
| Breztri Aerosphere (Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol) | Brand | 117 | 23 | $88,937 |
| Ventolin Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 108 | 24 | $7,530 |
| Stiolto Respimat (Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl) | Brand | 63 | 15 | $43,672 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 58 | 14 | $432 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Amal El-Bakush's medical specialty?
Dr. Amal El-Bakush practices Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Where does Dr. Amal El-Bakush practice?
Dr. Amal El-Bakush practices at Mercy Pulmonology Clinic, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401. Office phone: 3192218788.
What is Dr. Amal El-Bakush's NPI?
Dr. Amal El-Bakush's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609162908, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Amal El-Bakush accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Amal El-Bakush accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Amal El-Bakush commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (HCPCS 94729); Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (HCPCS 94726); Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume (HCPCS 94010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.