Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ghassan Alkoutami, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1508867516
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 39 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2660 Tate Blvd Se
Hickory, NC 286021465
(828) 216-0009
fax (828) 261-0109
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 28, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1987 — 39 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #9300007
- Medicaid
- NC #7910725
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508867516. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,729
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$234,343
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 534 | 458 | $85 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 446 | 428 | $14 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 434 | 343 | $121 | |
85610 |
Blood test, clotting time | 414 | 125 | $4 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 251 | 191 | $8 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 200 | 200 | $98 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 166 | 113 | $76 | |
78452 |
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 102 | 102 | $176 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 99 | 71 | $8 | |
99454 |
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days | 93 | 11 | $46 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 37× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,290
Transactions
41
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShockWave Medical, Inc | 2 | $270.84 | |
| ABIOMED | 4 | $165.41 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. | 4 | $162.81 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 5 | $105.43 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 5 | $102.02 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 5 | $75.01 | |
| Philips North America LLC | 2 | $64.87 | |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3 | $59.08 | |
| SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC. | 2 | $49.45 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 2 | $38.07 | |
| CVRx, Inc. | 2 | $36.99 | |
| ATRICURE, INC. | 2 | $33.58 | |
| Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc | 1 | $20.65 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 1 | $20.47 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $17.63 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
8,014
Patients
2,374
Total drug cost
$1,485,310
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 1,235 | 295 | $1,102,697 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 975 | 293 | $16,603 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 686 | 232 | $7,524 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er (Isosorbide Mononitrate) | Brand | 640 | 181 | $10,192 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 637 | 178 | $6,286 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 613 | 195 | $3,979 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 498 | 170 | $2,441 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 454 | 144 | $3,386 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 434 | 130 | $5,391 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 375 | 113 | $2,745 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ghassan Alkoutami's medical specialty?
Dr. Ghassan Alkoutami practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Ghassan Alkoutami practice?
Dr. Ghassan Alkoutami practices at 2660 Tate Blvd Se, Hickory, NC 286021465. Office phone: 8282160009.
What is Dr. Ghassan Alkoutami's NPI?
Dr. Ghassan Alkoutami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508867516, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ghassan Alkoutami accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ghassan Alkoutami accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ghassan Alkoutami commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.