Edwin Gar-El, MD
NPI 1740255728 · Family Medicine Physician · Elkton, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edwin Gar-El, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Elkton, MD (NPI 1740255728).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740255728
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- D0047711 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,442 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 882 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 338 | $85 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 103 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 70 | $168 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 35 | $44 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 156 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 293 | 92 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 278 | 76 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 274 | 72 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 213 | 62 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 211 | 57 |
| Prednisone | 187 | 82 |
| Azithromycin | 185 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,243 across 125 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-22
- Last updated
- 2025-02-05
- Certified
- 2025-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edwin Gar-El's NPI number?
- Edwin Gar-El's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740255728, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edwin Gar-El's specialty?
- Edwin Gar-El is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edwin Gar-El located?
- Edwin Gar-El's practice location on file with NPPES is 304 North Street, Elkton, MD 21921.
- What is Edwin Gar-El's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edwin Gar-El is (410) 620-4747.
- Does Edwin Gar-El accept Medicare?
- Edwin Gar-El is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edwin Gar-El's NPI active?
- Yes — Edwin Gar-El's NPI (1740255728) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.