DR. AMAL SADEG EL-BAKUSH MD
NPI 1609162908
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Cedar Rapids, IA

Q: What is Amal El-bakush's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amal El-bakush is 1609162908. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2011.

Q: What is Amal El-bakush's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amal El-bakush was last updated on October 7, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since June 24, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

MERCY PULMONOLOGY CLINIC, 788 8TH AVENUE, SUITE 200, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401(319) 221-8788(319) 221-8787 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Dr. Amal Sadeg El-bakush Md NPPES

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

DR. AMAL SADEG EL-BAKUSH MD (NPI 1609162908) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-44420) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609162908

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X

Provider Legal NameDR. AMAL SADEG EL-BAKUSHCredential: MD

Location AddressMERCY PULMONOLOGY CLINIC, 788 8TH AVENUE, SUITE 200Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Mailing Address3601 4th Street,, Ms 9410Lubbock, TX 79430-9410 · (806) 743-3155 · Fax (806) 743-3143

Phone(319) 221-8788

Fax(319) 221-8787

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003

Enumeration DateJune 24, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 2021

NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2021

✔ NPI 1609162908 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0200X

License✔ Licensed in IA · MD-44420

Definition

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License MD-44420 (IA)

MERCY PULMONOLOGY CLINIC, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..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

Dr. Amal Sadeg El-bakush 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 ID3577852177

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170921002995

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Amal El-bakush reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Family Practice Center

0.1 mi

Family Medicine

610 8TH ST SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Mercy Medical Center
387 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1518946953 (319) 398-6170

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 10

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

182 services117 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.

140 services138 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726

This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.

138 services136 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.

92 services46 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010

This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.

87 services82 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060

This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.

72 services71 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids

Acute Care Hospitals · Cedar Rapids, IA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number160079

Location701 10th Street SECedar Rapids, IA 52403 · Linn County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Virginia Gay Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Vinton, IA

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number161349

Location502 North 9th AvenueVinton, IA 52349 · Benton County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 52401 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

$122.23 typical visit price

range $52.96 – $161.40

Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$94.05 typical visit price

range $16.91 – $131.98

Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)

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 25

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

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

4 suppliers14 claims37 services$1.65 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers38 claims38 services$87.48 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers46 claims119 services$34.41 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers19 claims19 services$53.40 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers43 claims43 services$19.08 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers51 claims51 services$15.62 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers59 claims346 services$2.35 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7039

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers27 claims27 services$6.98 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers25 claims25 services$11.65 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers18 claims18 services$15.66 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers13 claims13 services$43.77 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with invasive interface, (e.g., tracheostomy tube) E0465

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$869.77 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers27 claims27 services$97.77 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

5 suppliers72 claims72 services$5.14 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers34 claims34 services$42.56 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

9 suppliers243 claims243 services$88.40 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

6 suppliers96 claims96 services$33.14 avg. paid by Medicare

Formoterol fumarate, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 20 micrograms J7606

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

4 suppliers31 claims1,860 services$6.40 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

14 suppliers54 claims8,092 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

10 suppliers55 claims7,290 services$0.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg J7626

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N

12 suppliers69 claims4,815 services$0.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Ipratropium bromide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, per milligram J7644

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

1 supplier15 claims180 services$0.16 avg. paid by Medicare

Revefenacin inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, 1 microgram J7677

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

2 suppliers14 claims73,500 services$0.15 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier65 claims65 services$33.81 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

19 suppliers138 claims138 services$25.33 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

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

DR. ALI SAEED M.D

Internal Medicine

MERCY PULMONOLOGY CLINIC, 788 8TH AVENUE SE, SUITE 200
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401

Linn County (319) 221-8788

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 Amal El-bakush's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amal El-bakush is 1609162908. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2011.

Where is Amal El-bakush located?

Amal El-bakush practices at Mercy Pulmonology Clinic 788 8th Avenue, Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401. The listed phone number is (319) 221-8788.

What is Amal El-bakush's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Amal El-bakush enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amal El-bakush 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 organization bills Medicare for Amal El-bakush's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Amal El-bakush reassigns Medicare benefits to Family Practice Center (Cedar Rapids, IA). The 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 Amal El-bakush's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Amal El-bakush accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Amal El-bakush 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 Amal El-bakush affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Amal El-bakush is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids and Virginia Gay Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amal El-bakush was last updated on October 7, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.