Ammar El Sara, MD
NPI 1477800472 · Psychiatry Physician · Providence, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ammar El Sara, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Providence, RI (NPI 1477800472).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477800472
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 284662 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
155 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 104 | $78 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 33 | $114 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 18 | $129 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $78–$129 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 76 | 33 |
| Gabapentin | 55 | 25 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 49 | 21 |
| Lorazepam | 41 | — |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 36 | 13 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 34 | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 450 Clarkson AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11203Phone: (718) 270-1000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-08-08
- Last updated
- 2021-12-17
- Certified
- 2021-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ammar El Sara's NPI number?
- Ammar El Sara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477800472, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ammar El Sara's specialty?
- Ammar El Sara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ammar El Sara located?
- Ammar El Sara's practice location on file with NPPES is 345 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI 02906-4800.
- What is Ammar El Sara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ammar El Sara is (401) 455-6200.
- Does Ammar El Sara accept Medicare?
- Ammar El Sara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ammar El Sara's NPI active?
- Yes — Ammar El Sara's NPI (1477800472) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.