Awad El-Ashry, MD
NPI 1881824712 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Awad El-Ashry, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1881824712).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881824712
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 24253 (MS)
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
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
101 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 38 | $656 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 19 | $1,454 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 18 | $155 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 14 | $122 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 2 Grafts33518 | 12 | $333 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $122–$1,454 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,863 across 57 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)
- 1400 20th AveSuite FMeridian, MS 39301-4111Phone: (601) 553-2135Fax: (601) 553-2049
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-07-27
- Last updated
- 2019-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Awad El-Ashry's NPI number?
- Awad El-Ashry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881824712, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Awad El-Ashry's specialty?
- Awad El-Ashry is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Awad El-Ashry located?
- Awad El-Ashry's practice location on file with NPPES is 1430 Colvin Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14223-1440.
- What is Awad El-Ashry's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Awad El-Ashry is (716) 874-4060.
- Does Awad El-Ashry accept Medicare?
- Awad El-Ashry is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Awad El-Ashry's NPI active?
- Yes — Awad El-Ashry's NPI (1881824712) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.