Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Motaz Ashkar, MBBS

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Gastroenterology Physician · Rochester, MN

  • NPI 1538423132
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559050001
(507) 284-2511
Additional location
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Div Im Gastroenterology
Saint Louis, MO 631101003
(314) 747-2066
fax (314) 362-2357

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 28, 2023
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Minnesota #65491 · Missouri #2019009916
Medicaid
MO #200064221

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538423132. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
318
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$38,212
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 51 51 $5
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 43 43 $139
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 34 34 $216
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 32 31 $98
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 32 32 $243
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 31 24 $173
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 26 25 $89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 24 22 $122
99451 Telephone, internet, or electronic health record assessment and management with written report by consulting physician, at least 5 minutes 23 23 $35
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 11 11 $81

In context: peer comparison

Among 60 peers in Rochester Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 34. This provider delivers 9.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,281
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 4 $1,281.37

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$1,200
Food and Beverage
$81

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
294
Patients
73
Total drug cost
$147,873
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) Brand 47 0 $120,271
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 46 44 $775
Omeprazole Generic 46 17 $980
Motegrity (Prucalopride Succinate) Brand 38 0 $19,830
Pregabalin Generic 30 0 $923
Gabapentin Generic 28 0 $1,093
Cholestyramine (Cholestyramine (With Sugar)) Brand 27 12 $3,519
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 18 0 $265
Metronidazole Generic 14 0 $217

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Motaz Ashkar's medical specialty?
Dr. Motaz Ashkar practices Gastroenterology Physician in Rochester, MN.
Where does Dr. Motaz Ashkar practice?
Dr. Motaz Ashkar practices at 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 559050001. Office phone: 5072842511.
What is Dr. Motaz Ashkar's NPI?
Dr. Motaz Ashkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538423132, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Motaz Ashkar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Motaz Ashkar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Motaz Ashkar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (HCPCS G0500); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.