AMMAR CHARESTAN M.D.
NPI 1295181543
Family Medicine in San Diego, CA

Active since May 05, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.62/100
CMS Quality Rating
300 FIR ST FL 1, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101(619) 446-1575 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 13, 2024, Feb 6, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Ammar Charestan M.d. NPPES

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

AMMAR CHARESTAN M.D. (NPI 1295181543) is an individual family medicine provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A166970) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Detroit, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295181543
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameAMMAR CHARESTANCredential: M.D.
Location Address300 FIR ST FL 1San Diego, CA 92101-2393
Mailing Address1320 Lorna AveEl Cajon, CA 92020-7570 · (310) 910-2169
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2024
✔ NPI 1295181543 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A166970✔ Licensed in MI · 4301500313
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
300 FIR ST FL 1, San Diego, CA 92101

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Ammar Abdulmassih Charestan M.d.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16071 Outer Dr WDetroit, MI 48235 · Phone (313) 966-1008

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 Charestan M.d. 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 ID3779874110
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200221002750, I20201229002769
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

9

Medicare enrollment records show Ammar Charestan reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
2630 1ST AVE
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
Health Maintenance Organization
1288 CAMINO DEL RIO N
San Diego, CA 92108
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 13,921 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
8765 AERO DR STE 130
San Diego, CA 92123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 78 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
5651 COPLEY DR STE A
San Diego, CA 92111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,233 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
1625 E MAIN ST, STE 100
El Cajon, CA 92021
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
460 N ELM ST
Escondido, CA 92025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 332 clinicians in this Medicare group
Vascular Surgery
44274 GEORGE CUSHMAN CT STE 208
Temecula, CA 92592
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,584 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
28078 BAXTER RD STE 540
Murrieta, CA 92563
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 455 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
4777 E OUTER DR STE 1147
Detroit, MI 48234
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 5 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
32 services32 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.
27 services27 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.
27 services27 patients
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 87426
An immunoassay test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus is a diagnostic tool. It uses your body's immune response to detect the presence of the virus. It involves taking a sample, usually from your nose or throat, which is then analyzed in a lab for signs of the virus.
18 services17 patients
Automated urinalysis test 81003
An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.
16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92101 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

73.62/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.56
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.69

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Emergency Medicine
300 FIR ST FL 1
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

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 Charestan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ammar Charestan is 1295181543. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2016. The provider is also known as Ammar Abdulmassih Charestan M.D..

Where is Ammar Charestan located?

Ammar Charestan practices at 300 Fir St Fl 1, San Diego, CA 92101. The listed phone number is (619) 446-1575.

What is Ammar Charestan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Ammar Charestan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ammar Charestan 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 Charestan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ammar Charestan reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: San Diego American Indian Health Center (San Diego, CA), Southern California Permanente Medical Group (San Diego, CA), Focus On Health Inc (San Diego, CA), Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, Inc (San Diego, CA), East County Urgent Care Industrial & Medical Clinic Inc (El Cajon, CA) and 4 more organizations, 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 Ammar Charestan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ammar Charestan was last updated on August 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.