DR. MUHAMMAD ABOLFOTOH KANDEL MD, PHD
NPI 1639520497
Neurological Surgery in Hot Springs, AR

Active since June 23, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 MERCY LN STE 502, HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913(501) 321-1329 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 13, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 10, 2025, Mar 19, 2018, Aug 13, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Muhammad Abolfotoh Kandel Md, Phd NPPES

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

DR. MUHAMMAD ABOLFOTOH KANDEL MD, PHD (NPI 1639520497) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Hot Springs, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E19563) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Louisville, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639520497
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MUHAMMAD ABOLFOTOH KANDELCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address1 MERCY LN STE 502Hot Springs, AR 71913-6462
Mailing Address5125 Northshore DrNorth Little Rock, AR 72118-5315 · (501) 224-1690
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 10, 2025
NPI 1639520497 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
Licenses Licensed in AR · E19563 Licensed in KY · R4309
Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
1 MERCY LN STE 502, Hot Springs, AR 71913

Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Mohamad A Mohamad Md, Phd

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1220 Abraham Flexner Way Fl 15, Department of NeurosurgeryLouisville, KY 40202-3826 · Phone (617) 877-0369

Other Identifiers 2

Other1639520497KY · Npi Number
OtherR4309KY · Kentucky Medical License

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Muhammad Abolfotoh Kandel Md, Phd 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 ID5799049458
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250926000012
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71913 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
$119.36 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $29.84 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$64.56 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $16.14 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Nurse Practitioner
1 MERCY LN STE 502
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, AR 71913

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 Muhammad Kandel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Muhammad Kandel is 1639520497. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2016. The provider is also known as Mohamad A Mohamad MD, Phd.

Where is Muhammad Kandel located?

Muhammad Kandel practices at 1 Mercy Ln Ste 502, Hot Springs, AR 71913. The listed phone number is (501) 321-1329.

What is Muhammad Kandel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Muhammad Kandel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Muhammad Kandel 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.

What insurance does Muhammad Kandel accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage and Octave list Muhammad Kandel 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 Muhammad Kandel was last updated on July 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.