Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ahmad El-Hattab, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Dubuque, IA

  • NPI 1548644933
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Delhi St Ste 200
Dubuque, IA 520016320
(563) 557-7000
fax (563) 589-4050
Additional location
1 Medical Center Dr
Galena, IL 610368118
(815) 777-1340

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 7, 2023
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Iowa #R10325 · Illinois #036.162658

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548644933. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
378
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$27,187
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 127 27 $46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 60 60 $103
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 56 44 $83
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 38 36 $121
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 35 32 $13
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 32 27 $76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 17 16 $52
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 13 11 $162

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Dubuque Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 38. This provider delivers 9.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
104
Patients
97
Total drug cost
$233
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 52 51 $85
Tramadol Hcl Generic 24 23 $27
Gabapentin Generic 17 12 $91
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 11 11 $30

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ahmad El-Hattab's medical specialty?
Dr. Ahmad El-Hattab practices Surgery Physician in Dubuque, IA.
Where does Dr. Ahmad El-Hattab practice?
Dr. Ahmad El-Hattab practices at 1515 Delhi St Ste 200, Dubuque, IA 520016320. Office phone: 5635577000.
What is Dr. Ahmad El-Hattab's NPI?
Dr. Ahmad El-Hattab's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548644933, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ahmad El-Hattab accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ahmad El-Hattab accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ahmad El-Hattab commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.