# Ghassan Abu-Hamad, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/ghassan-abuhamad-md-1972575298
NPI: 1972575298
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Ghassan Abu-Hamad, MD is a vascular surgery based in Bakersfield, CA practicing at Kern County Hospital Authority with NPI 1972575298.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Vascular Surgery
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Graduation year: 1982
- NPI: 1972575298 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1972575298))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Kern County Hospital Authority
- Address: 3551 Q St, Bakersfield, CA, 933011657
- Phone: (661) 326-2000
- Group practice size: 261 members

## Insurance accepted (7 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 8 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Capital BC](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/capital-bc) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Ghassan Abu-Hamad, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1972575298).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 2 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $156.

Largest disclosed payer: ShockWave Medical, Inc ($114 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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