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RAMI ALASSAAD M.D
NPI 1235449265
Hospitalist in Escondido, CA

Active since October 08, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2185 CITRACADO PKWY, ESCONDIDO, CA 92029(445) 281-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2022, Aug 6, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Rami Alassaad M.d NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RAMI ALASSAAD M.D (NPI 1235449265) is an individual hospitalist provider in Escondido, California, licensed in California (C170361) and active in the NPI registry since October 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Southeast, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235449265
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameRAMI ALASSAADCredential: M.D
Location Address2185 CITRACADO PKWYEscondido, CA 92029-4159
Mailing Address1008 N Main StSikeston, MO 63801-5044 · (573) 471-1600
Phone(445) 281-5000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateOctober 8, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 28, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 28, 2023
✔ NPI 1235449265 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · C170361✔ Licensed in MO · 2014022130
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2014022130 (MO)
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 4301097182 (MI)
2185 CITRACADO PKWY, Escondido, CA 92029
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Rami Al Assaad

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11008 N Main StSikeston, MO 63801-5044 · Phone (573) 471-1600
Location 21101 W Liberty StFarmington, MO 63640-1921 · Phone (573) 705-1272

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Rami Alassaad M.d is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5799903167
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140826002419
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Rami Alassaad reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

County Of Santa Clara
367 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
7475 CAMINO ARROYO
Gilroy, CA 95020
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1629301346 (California), NPI 1588721500 (California)
  • 2,460 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922093533 (408) 885-5000
Physician Groups, Lc
1,440 mi
Primary Care
1600 N MORLEY ST, SUITE A120
Moberly, MO 65270
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 611 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811063936 (660) 263-1225
Missouri Baptist Hospital Of Sullivan
1,496 mi
Rural Health
751 SAPPINGTON BRIDGE RD
Sullivan, MO 63080
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 76 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235228222 (573) 468-4186
Butler Physician Services, LLC
1,530 mi
Internal Medicine
3100 OAK GROVE RD
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 73 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1982056545 (573) 776-2000
Missouri Delta Medical Center
1,578 mi
Internal Medicine
1008 N MAIN ST
Sikeston, MO 63801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 203 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508967860 (573) 471-1600
Accountable Inpatient Medicine
Internal Medicine
8433 ENTERPRISE CIRCLE STE 100 #317
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 73 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659936870 (941) 499-2700

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
719 services277 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
107 services103 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
103 services100 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
74 services29 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
47 services40 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mercy Hospital Southeast

Acute Care Hospitals · Cape Girardeau, MO
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260110
Location1701 Lacey StCape Girardeau, MO 63701 · Cape Girardeau County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Missouri Delta Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Sikeston, MO
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260113
Location1008 North Main StSikeston, MO 63801 · Scott County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lake Regional Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Osage Beach, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number260186
Location54 Hospital DriveOsage Beach, MO 65065 · Camden County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92029 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers37 claims71 services$9.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers37 claims37 services$104.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

VY LE PHARMD
Pharmacist
2185 CITRACADO PKWY
ESCONDIDO, CA 92029
San Diego County (442) 281-5000
DR. TARIQ M DASTAGIR MD
Hospitalist
2185 CITRACADO PKWY
ESCONDIDO, CA 92029
San Diego County (442) 281-4047
MARIE WINTHER MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2185 CITRACADO PKWY
ESCONDIDO, CA 92029
San Diego County (442) 281-2730
MRS. ELIZABETH MEAGAN HARTMAN PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2185 CITRACADO PKWY
ESCONDIDO, CA 92029
San Diego County (442) 281-5000
CEP AMERICA - PSYCHIATRY PC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2185 CITRACADO PKWY
ESCONDIDO, CA 92029
San Diego County (442) 281-5000
STEPHANIE ELIZABETH LEBLANG MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2185 CITRACADO PKWY
ESCONDIDO, CA 92029
San Diego County (442) 281-5000
DR. SHAWN MO DO
Internal Medicine
2185 CITRACADO PKWY
ESCONDIDO, CA 92029
San Diego County (442) 281-5000
CEP AMERICA - NEUROLOGY PC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2185 CITRACADO PKWY
ESCONDIDO, CA 92029
San Diego County (442) 281-5000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Rami Alassaad's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rami Alassaad is 1235449265. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 8, 2010. The provider is also known as Dr. Rami Al Assaad.

Where is Rami Alassaad located?

Rami Alassaad practices at 2185 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92029. The listed phone number is (445) 281-5000.

What is Rami Alassaad's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Rami Alassaad enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rami Alassaad is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Rami Alassaad's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rami Alassaad reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: County Of Santa Clara (Gilroy, CA), Physician Groups, Lc (Moberly, MO), Missouri Baptist Hospital Of Sullivan (Sullivan, MO), Butler Physician Services, LLC (Poplar Bluff, MO), Missouri Delta Medical Center (Sikeston, MO) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Rami Alassaad's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rami Alassaad accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Rami Alassaad as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Rami Alassaad affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rami Alassaad is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Southeast, Missouri Delta Medical Center and Lake Regional Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rami Alassaad was last updated on September 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.