Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Housam Sarakbi, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Rheumatology Physician · Rheumatology Physician · Louisville, KY

  • NPI 1629475066
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
401 E Chestnut St Unit 550
Louisville, KY 402025705
(502) 992-7620
Additional location
400 Mack Ave
Detroit, MI 482012136
(313) 448-9650
fax (313) 448-9979
Additional location
4160 John R St Ste 917
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 745-4525
fax (313) 745-0011
Mailing address
Po Box 909
Louisville, KY 402010909

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 8, 2024
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Kentucky #TP167 · Michigan #4301113943 · Wisconsin #40639-020
Medicaid
WI #1629475066

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629475066. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
200
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$28,511
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 66 37 $176
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 60 40 $124
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20 11 $75
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 15 15 $214
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 14 11 $86
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 13 12 $133
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 12 12 $150

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in this city , average services per provider: 4,733. This provider delivers 0.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$792
Transactions
28
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen Inc. 8 $410.45
UCB, Inc. 3 $80.42
ABBVIE INC. 3 $54.57
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 2 $41.15
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 2 $36.92
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 2 $35.44
SOBI, INC 2 $35.04
Organon Llc 2 $29.89
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc 1 $19.63
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $17.14
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $16.45
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $15.38

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$792

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,569
Patients
341
Total drug cost
$914,877
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 312 74 $10,825
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 303 56 $8,489
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 156 48 $4,851
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 149 32 $6,544
Prednisone Generic 109 38 $761
Leflunomide Generic 99 20 $4,630
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 94 28 $2,294
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 58 20 $824
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 54 0 $404,232
Methylprednisolone Generic 50 25 $450

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Housam Sarakbi's medical specialty?
Dr. Housam Sarakbi practices Rheumatology Physician in Louisville, KY.
Where does Dr. Housam Sarakbi practice?
Dr. Housam Sarakbi practices at 401 E Chestnut St Unit 550, Louisville, KY 402025705. Office phone: 5029927620.
What is Dr. Housam Sarakbi's NPI?
Dr. Housam Sarakbi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629475066, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Housam Sarakbi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Housam Sarakbi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Housam Sarakbi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.