AMMAR EL SARA MD
NPI 1477800472
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Providence, RI

Q: What is Ammar El Sara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ammar El Sara is 1477800472. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 8, 2012.

Q: What is Ammar El Sara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ammar El Sara was last updated on December 17, 2021. 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.

Active since August 08, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

345 BLACKSTONE BLVD, PROVIDENCE, RI 02906(401) 455-6200(401) 455-6689 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 17, 2021, Aug 27, 2021, May 7, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Ammar El Sara Md NPPES

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

AMMAR EL SARA MD (NPI 1477800472) is an individual psychiatry provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD17673) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Brooklyn, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477800472

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameAMMAR EL SARACredential: MD

Location Address345 BLACKSTONE BLVDProvidence, RI 02906-4800

Mailing Address345 Blackstone BlvdProvidence, RI 02906-4800 · (401) 455-6200

Phone(401) 455-6200

Fax(401) 455-6689

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateAugust 8, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 17, 2021

✔ NPI 1477800472 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

Licenses✔ Licensed in RI · MD17673✔ Licensed in NY · 284662

Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

345 BLACKSTONE BLVD, Providence, RI 02906

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1450 Clarkson AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11203 · Phone (718) 270-1000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.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 El Sara 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 ID5395002489

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210618001665

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ammar El Sara reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Affinity Physicians LLC

2.7 mi

Anesthesiology

101 DUDLEY STREET, WIH DEPT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
Providence, RI 02905

Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
984 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1053038471 (401) 274-1122

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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

104 services27 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

33 services24 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

18 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02906 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

$177.03 typical visit price

range $58.57 – $177.03

Typical copayment $44.25 (range $14.64 – $44.25)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$72.93 typical visit price

range $18.92 – $144.38

Typical copayment $18.23 (range $4.73 – $36.09)

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.

KEVIN E. BAILL MD & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Clinic/Center

345 BLACKSTONE BLVD
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906

Providence County (917) 447-2138

SHARATH PONNAPPA PUTTICHANDA

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

345 BLACKSTONE BLVD
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906

Providence County (401) 455-6346

MS. JASMINE APPLEBERRY M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.

Social Worker (Clinical)

345 BLACKSTONE BLVD
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906

Providence County (401) 225-2044

BRITTANY CATHERINE DAWSON FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

345 BLACKSTONE BLVD, MEMORY AND AGING PROGRAM
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906

Providence County (401) 455-6403

CYNTHIA CHEN YANG MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

345 BLACKSTONE BLVD
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906

Providence County (401) 455-6373

DR. MICAH BENJAMIN DUGGINS-WARF MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

345 BLACKSTONE BLVD
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906

Providence County (716) 803-9249

KATHARINE ANNE PHILLIPS MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

345 BLACKSTONE BLVD
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906

Providence County (401) 455-6200

LISA BRAFF SHEA MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

345 BLACKSTONE BLVD
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906

Providence County (401) 455-6200

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 El Sara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ammar El Sara is 1477800472. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 8, 2012.

Where is Ammar El Sara located?

Ammar El Sara practices at 345 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI 02906. The listed phone number is (401) 455-6200.

What is Ammar El Sara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Ammar El Sara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ammar El Sara 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 organization bills Medicare for Ammar El Sara's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ammar El Sara reassigns Medicare benefits to Affinity Physicians LLC (Providence, RI). The 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 El Sara's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ammar El Sara accept?

Health plans from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Ammar El Sara 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 El Sara was last updated on December 17, 2021. 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.