Ashraf Abou El Ela, MD
NPI 1609149632 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Jackson, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ashraf Abou El Ela, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Jackson, MI (NPI 1609149632).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609149632
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301108553 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense 4301108553 (MI)
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
2 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.
$2,816 across 2 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 (1)
- 1500 E Medical Center DrAnn Arbor, MI 48109-5000Phone: (734) 936-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-02-22
- Last updated
- 2023-10-10
- Certified
- 2023-10-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ashraf Abou El Ela's NPI number?
- Ashraf Abou El Ela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609149632, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ashraf Abou El Ela's specialty?
- Ashraf Abou El Ela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ashraf Abou El Ela located?
- Ashraf Abou El Ela's practice location on file with NPPES is 205 N East Ave, Jackson, MI 49201-1753.
- What is Ashraf Abou El Ela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ashraf Abou El Ela is (517) 205-4862.
- Does Ashraf Abou El Ela accept Medicare?
- Ashraf Abou El Ela is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ashraf Abou El Ela's NPI active?
- Yes — Ashraf Abou El Ela's NPI (1609149632) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.