Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Samy Abdelghani, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Covington, LA

  • NPI 1962778159
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1000 Ochsner Blvd
Covington, LA 704338107
(985) 875-2706
Additional location
5901 E 7Th St
Long Beach, CA 908225201
(562) 826-8000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 23, 2019
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #128556

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962778159. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,439
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$161,394
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 1,177 862 $8
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 357 329 $66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 340 295 $92
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 229 220 $8
93298 Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days 172 32 $25
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 167 86 $114
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 122 118 $94
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 92 91 $65
93016 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician 74 74 $20
93018 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 74 74 $13

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Covington Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 31× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$219
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 2 $103.99
iRhythm Technologies, INC. 1 $24.38
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $21.51
Philips North America LLC 1 $20.04
Medtronic, INC. 1 $17.64
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $16.58
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $14.99

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$219

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,269
Patients
1,285
Total drug cost
$838,850
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 742 237 $12,607
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 668 208 $7,881
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 581 136 $572,212
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 382 127 $1,977
Furosemide Generic 249 80 $1,324
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 237 85 $3,525
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 237 82 $3,243
Carvedilol Generic 201 69 $2,181
Lisinopril Generic 186 57 $942
Amiodarone Hcl Generic 165 54 $3,339

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Samy Abdelghani's medical specialty?
Dr. Samy Abdelghani practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Covington, LA.
Where does Dr. Samy Abdelghani practice?
Dr. Samy Abdelghani practices at 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 704338107. Office phone: 9858752706.
What is Dr. Samy Abdelghani's NPI?
Dr. Samy Abdelghani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962778159, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Samy Abdelghani accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Samy Abdelghani accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Samy Abdelghani commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.