Maher El Chaar, M.D
NPI 1891986717 · Surgery Physician · Allentown, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maher El Chaar, M.D is a Surgery Physician provider in Allentown, PA (NPI 1891986717).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891986717
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 284072 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
239 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 147 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 22 | $121 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 20 | $109 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 19 | $132 |
| Repair of Hernia of Muscle at Esophagus and Stomach With Implantation of Mesh Using an Endoscope43282 | 18 | $1,627 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$109,092 across 150 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)
- 101 Page StNew Bedford, MA 02740-3464Phone: (508) 973-2204Fax: (508) 973-2640
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-06
- Last updated
- 2021-03-29
- Certified
- 2021-03-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maher El Chaar's NPI number?
- Maher El Chaar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891986717, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maher El Chaar's specialty?
- Maher El Chaar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maher El Chaar located?
- Maher El Chaar's practice location on file with NPPES is 240 Cetronia Rd, Allentown, PA 18104-9263.
- What is Maher El Chaar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maher El Chaar is (484) 426-2600.
- Does Maher El Chaar accept Medicare?
- Maher El Chaar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maher El Chaar's NPI active?
- Yes — Maher El Chaar's NPI (1891986717) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.