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ALMUTAZ B KARTOUMAH MD
NPI 1376654293
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Chandler, AZ

Active since August 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
655 S DOBSON RD STE 214, CHANDLER, AZ 85224(480) 857-2381(480) 857-2407 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 3, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 3, 2022, Jun 27, 2018, Nov 3, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Almutaz B Kartoumah Md NPPES

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

ALMUTAZ B KARTOUMAH MD (NPI 1376654293) is an individual nephrology provider in Chandler, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (36720) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376654293
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameALMUTAZ B KARTOUMAHCredential: MD
Location Address655 S DOBSON RD STE 214Chandler, AZ 85224-5671
Mailing Address3333 E Camelback Rd Ste 180Phoenix, AZ 85018-2396 · (602) 997-0484 · Fax (602) 944-6882
Phone(480) 857-2381
Fax(480) 857-2407
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 3, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 3, 2022
✔ NPI 1376654293 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 36720
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
655 S DOBSON RD STE 214, Chandler, AZ 85224
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid207120AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. 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

Almutaz B Kartoumah Md 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 ID7810080041
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070905000141
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Almutaz Kartoumah reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Akdhc, LLC
6.5 mi
Nephrology
15810 S 45TH ST STE 190
Phoenix, AZ 85048
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 155 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073701009 (480) 893-1090
San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation
83 mi
Critical Access Hospital
103 MEDICINE WAY ROAD
Peridot, AZ 85542
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 438 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265813075 (928) 475-1200

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 9

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 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.
269 services134 patients
Ultrasound of hemodialysis access 93990
An ultrasound of hemodialysis access is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your dialysis access site. It helps monitor the access site's health and detect any potential issues like blockages or narrowing.
101 services82 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.
54 services54 patients
Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 36902
This procedure involves inserting a needle or tube into your hemodialysis circuit, a system that cleans your blood when your kidneys can't. A balloon is then used to widen a narrow section of this circuit. A radiologist reviews the procedure to ensure accuracy.
45 services42 patients
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.
38 services23 patients
Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis 36821
This procedure involves moving a vein in your arm and connecting it to an artery. This creates a larger, stronger vein that can be used for hemodialysis, a treatment for kidney disease. It helps clean your blood when your kidneys can't.
29 services29 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85224 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
38%195 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%195 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
3%195 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
6%195 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$15.47 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

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

AKDHC, LLC
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
655 S DOBSON RD STE 214
CHANDLER, AZ 85224
Maricopa County (480) 857-2381

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 Almutaz Kartoumah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Almutaz Kartoumah is 1376654293. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is Almutaz Kartoumah located?

Almutaz Kartoumah practices at 655 S Dobson Rd Ste 214, Chandler, AZ 85224. The listed phone number is (480) 857-2381.

What is Almutaz Kartoumah's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Almutaz Kartoumah enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Almutaz Kartoumah 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 Almutaz Kartoumah's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Almutaz Kartoumah reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Akdhc, LLC (Phoenix, AZ) and San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation (Peridot, AZ). 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 Almutaz Kartoumah's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Almutaz Kartoumah accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and UnitedHealthcare list Almutaz Kartoumah 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Almutaz Kartoumah was last updated on February 3, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.