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DR. AMMAR A MEKARI DDS
NPI 1457556276
Dentist - General Practice in Metairie, LA

Q: What is Ammar Mekari's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ammar Mekari is 1457556276. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2007.

Q: What is Ammar Mekari's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ammar Mekari was last updated on July 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 39 days 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.

Active since June 20, 2007PECOS Enrolled

4500 YORK ST STE 100, METAIRIE, LA 70001(504) 888-1414(504) 779-0407 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2026, Aug 8, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Ammar A Mekari Dds NPPES

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

DR. AMMAR A MEKARI DDS (NPI 1457556276) is an individual general practice provider in Metairie, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (DLA 5123) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457556276

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X

Provider Legal NameDR. AMMAR A MEKARICredential: DDS

Location Address4500 YORK ST STE 100Metairie, LA 70001-1250

Mailing Address4500 York St Ste 100Metairie, LA 70001-1250 · (504) 888-1414 · Fax (504) 779-0407

Phone(504) 888-1414

Fax(504) 779-0407

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateJune 20, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2026

✔ NPI 1457556276 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers

Taxonomy Code1223G0001X

License✔ Licensed in LA · DLA 5123

Definition

A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.

4500 YORK ST STE 100, Metairie, LA 70001

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Ammar A Mekari Dds is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70001 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

$86.76 typical visit price

range $55.50 – $170.30

Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$69.44 typical visit price

range $17.42 – $138.03

Typical copayment $17.36 (range $4.35 – $34.50)

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

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

MEKARI LASER DENTISTRY, LLC

Clinic/Center

4500 YORK ST STE 100
METAIRIE, LA 70001

Jefferson Parish (504) 888-1414

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 Mekari's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ammar Mekari is 1457556276. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2007.

Where is Ammar Mekari located?

Ammar Mekari practices at 4500 York St Ste 100, Metairie, LA 70001. The listed phone number is (504) 888-1414.

What is Ammar Mekari's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Ammar Mekari enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ammar Mekari is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Ammar Mekari accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Humana list Ammar Mekari 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ammar Mekari was last updated on July 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 39 days 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.