Ammar Shaikhouni, MD
NPI 1275818742 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Columbus, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ammar Shaikhouni, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Columbus, OH (NPI 1275818742).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275818742
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.135940 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$252 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 480 Medical Center DrColumbus, OH 43210-1229Phone: (855) 255-0550Fax: (614) 366-4224
- 700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205-2639Phone: (614) 722-6200
- 2222 Cherry St Ste 1800Toledo, OH 43608-2679Phone: (419) 251-8027
- 2213 Cherry StToledo, OH 43608-2603Phone: (567) 290-6543
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-10-17
- Last updated
- 2025-03-13
- Certified
- 2025-03-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ammar Shaikhouni's NPI number?
- Ammar Shaikhouni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275818742, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ammar Shaikhouni's specialty?
- Ammar Shaikhouni is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ammar Shaikhouni located?
- Ammar Shaikhouni's practice location on file with NPPES is 555 S 18th St, Columbus, OH 43205-2654.
- What is Ammar Shaikhouni's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ammar Shaikhouni is (614) 722-6200.
- Does Ammar Shaikhouni accept Medicare?
- Ammar Shaikhouni is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ammar Shaikhouni's NPI active?
- Yes — Ammar Shaikhouni's NPI (1275818742) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.