Physician Profile
Based in Akron, OH, Ahmad K. El-Shaar, MD is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Medicare claims data shows Ahmad provided 626 services to 573 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, x-ray of knee, 1-2 views, and x-ray of knee, 3 views. NPI 1134148315 identifies this record in the national registry.
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525 E MARKET ST
Akron, OH 44304
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Abdomen & Pelvis
Bone & Joint
Brain & Head
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
626 services · 573 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
97 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
57 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
51 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
41 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
39 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | Imaging | 74230 |
35 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. El-Shaar is a radiologist in Akron, OH. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Dr. El-Shaar is listed at 525 E Market St, Akron, OH 44304. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (330) 375-4028. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Dr. El-Shaar's National Provider Identifier is 1134148315. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Dr. El-Shaar attended Other, graduating in 1974. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. El-Shaar has 52 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1974, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. El-Shaar performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and x-ray of knee, 1-2 views. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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