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DR. FARIS EL-KHIDER MD MS
NPI 1144537200
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Westlake, OH

Active since September 09, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
25200 CENTER RIDGE RD STE 2600, WESTLAKE, OH 44145(440) 331-5350 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 4, 2022, Oct 6, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Faris El-khider Md Ms NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. FARIS EL-KHIDER MD MS (NPI 1144537200) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Westlake, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.126627) and active in the NPI registry since September 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Akron General Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144537200
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. FARIS EL-KHIDERCredential: MD MS
Location Address25200 CENTER RIDGE RD STE 2600Westlake, OH 44145-4142
Mailing Address25200 Center Ridge Rd Ste 2600Westlake, OH 44145-4142 · (440) 331-5350 · Fax (440) 331-5319
Phone(440) 331-5350
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateSeptember 9, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 4, 2022
✔ NPI 1144537200 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.126627
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
25200 CENTER RIDGE RD STE 2600, Westlake, OH 44145
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, MedMutual and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Faris El-khider Md Ms is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6002031895
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150925001056
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Faris El-khider reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
6.4 mi
Family Medicine
36040 DETROIT RD, STE A
Avon, OH 44011
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 7,608 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184428336 (886) 636-3318
The Metrohealth System
10 mi
Multi-Specialty
2500 METROHEALTH DR
Cleveland, OH 44109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 2,147 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053353896 (216) 957-2442
Community Hospitalist, LLC
18 mi
Hospitalist
3700 KOLBE RD
Lorain, OH 44053
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 325 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538236872 (440) 960-4000
Partners Physician Group
26 mi
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
4125 MEDINA RD
Akron, OH 44333
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 661 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164814414 (330) 344-4287
Ashtabula County Medical Center
64 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
2420 LAKE AVE
Ashtabula, OH 44004
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 177 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285607416 (440) 997-2262
Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Ohio, Professional Corporation
114 mi
Internal Medicine
6001 E BROAD ST
Columbus, OH 43213
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 776 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043572290 (614) 234-7535

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380
A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
38 services37 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
21 services21 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
18 services12 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
17 services17 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
17 services16 patients
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43235
This procedure, known as an upper endoscopy, involves inserting a thin, flexible tube with a camera down the throat to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel. It helps diagnose conditions like ulcers or inflammation.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Akron General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Akron, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360027
Location1 Akron General AvenueAkron, OH 44307 · Summit County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medina Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Medina, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360091
Location1000 East Washington StreetMedina, OH 44256 · Medina County
Emergency services

Cleveland Clinic

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360180
Location9500 Euclid AvenueCleveland, OH 44195 · Cuyahoga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44145 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MEGHAN NICHOLE HWODEKY NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
25200 CENTER RIDGE RD STE 2600
WESTLAKE, OH 44145
Cuyahoga County (440) 331-5488
ANNE M HANZEL N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
25200 CENTER RIDGE RD STE 2600
WESTLAKE, OH 44145
Cuyahoga County (440) 331-5488
NORTHERN OHIO MEDICAL SPECIALISTS, LLC
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
25200 CENTER RIDGE RD STE 2600
WESTLAKE, OH 44145
Cuyahoga County (440) 387-4607
EVERKIND PEDIATRICS
Pediatrics
25200 CENTER RIDGE RD STE 2600
WESTLAKE, OH 44145
Cuyahoga County (216) 238-3425

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Faris El-khider's NPI number?

The NPI number for Faris El-khider is 1144537200. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 9, 2010.

Where is Faris El-khider located?

Faris El-khider practices at 25200 Center Ridge Rd Ste 2600, Westlake, OH 44145. The listed phone number is (440) 331-5350.

What is Faris El-khider's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Faris El-khider enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Faris El-khider is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Faris El-khider's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Faris El-khider reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Avon, OH), The Metrohealth System (Cleveland, OH), Community Hospitalist, LLC (Lorain, OH), Partners Physician Group (Akron, OH), Ashtabula County Medical Center (Ashtabula, OH) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Faris El-khider's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Faris El-khider accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, MedMutual, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Corporation of Ohio list Faris El-khider as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Faris El-khider affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Faris El-khider is affiliated with Akron General Medical Center, Medina Hospital and Cleveland Clinic.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Faris El-khider was last updated on February 4, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.