AMMAR SHAIKHOUNI MD
NPI 1275818742
Neurological Surgery in Columbus, OH

Active since October 17, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
555 S 18TH ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205(614) 722-6200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 13, 2025, Sep 6, 2022, Mar 1, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Ammar Shaikhouni Md NPPES

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

AMMAR SHAIKHOUNI MD (NPI 1275818742) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.135940) and active in the NPI registry since October 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Nationwide Children's Hospital, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275818742
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameAMMAR SHAIKHOUNICredential: MD
Location Address555 S 18TH STColumbus, OH 43205-2654
Mailing Address700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205-2639 · (614) 722-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 13, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 13, 2025
✔ NPI 1275818742 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.135940
Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
555 S 18TH ST, Columbus, OH 43205

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205-2639 · Phone (614) 722-6200
Location 22222 Cherry St Ste 1800Toledo, OH 43608-2679 · Phone (419) 251-8027
Location 32213 Cherry StToledo, OH 43608-2603 · Phone (567) 290-6543
Location 4480 Medical Center DrColumbus, OH 43210-1229 · Phone (855) 255-0550 · Fax (614) 366-4224

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid0339259OH
OtherH725840OH · Cgs-medicare

Accepted 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

Ammar Shaikhouni Md 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 ID1254570005
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190624000752
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Ammar Shaikhouni reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pediatric Surgery
700 CHILDREN'S DRIVE
Columbus, OH 43205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 211 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
700 CHILDRENS DR
Columbus, OH 43205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 976 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
410 W 10TH AVE
Columbus, OH 43210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 1,230 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
100 MADISON AVE, MSC-S38805
Toledo, OH 43604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 1,072 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
2213 CHERRY ST
Toledo, OH 43608
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 233 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Childrens · Columbus, OH
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number363305
Location700 Children's DriveColumbus, OH 43205 · Franklin County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43205 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
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 20

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

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics (Neurodevelopmental Disabilities)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205

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 Ammar Shaikhouni's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ammar Shaikhouni is 1275818742. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2011.

Where is Ammar Shaikhouni located?

Ammar Shaikhouni practices at 555 S 18th St, Columbus, OH 43205. The listed phone number is (614) 722-6200.

What is Ammar Shaikhouni's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Ammar Shaikhouni enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ammar Shaikhouni 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 Ammar Shaikhouni's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ammar Shaikhouni reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Children's Surgical Associates, Corporation (Columbus, OH), Nationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus, OH), Osu Internal Medicine, LLC (Columbus, OH), Promedica Central Physicians (Toledo, OH) and Northwest Pediatric Specialists, LLC (Toledo, OH). 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 Ammar Shaikhouni's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ammar Shaikhouni accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. and 6 other insurers list Ammar Shaikhouni 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 Ammar Shaikhouni affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ammar Shaikhouni is affiliated with Nationwide Children's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ammar Shaikhouni was last updated on March 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months 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.