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

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: August 02, 2026.

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

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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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.

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.

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.