Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Maher El Chaar, M.D

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Surgery Physician · Allentown, PA

  • NPI 1891986717
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
240 Cetronia RD, Suite 205N
Allentown, PA 181049263
(484) 426-2600
fax (610) 336-4379
Additional location
101 Page St
New Bedford, MA 027403464
(508) 973-2204
fax (508) 973-2640

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 29, 2021
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Pennsylvania #MD433929 · Massachusetts #284072 · North Carolina #2009-00997
Medicaid (2)
SC #N0099B · NC #5912643

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891986717. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
180
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$17,375
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 117 81 $84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 27 25 $124
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 20 20 $109
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 16 16 $128

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 65. This provider delivers 2.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$109,092
Transactions
150
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 150 $109,092.27

By nature of payment

Education
$65,625
Travel and Lodging
$25,646
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$16,750
Food and Beverage
$1,071

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Maher El Chaar's medical specialty?
Dr. Maher El Chaar practices Surgery Physician in Allentown, PA.
Where does Dr. Maher El Chaar practice?
Dr. Maher El Chaar practices at 240 Cetronia RD, Allentown, PA 181049263. Office phone: 4844262600.
What is Dr. Maher El Chaar's NPI?
Dr. Maher El Chaar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891986717, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Maher El Chaar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Maher El Chaar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Maher El Chaar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.