Physician Profile
Amer Kassar, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kassar
Based in Dekalb, IL, Amer Kassar, MD is listed in the NPI registry under endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism. Medicare claims data shows Amer provided 5,068 services to 3,020 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (815) 748-8335
- Email not available
Practice Locations
FIVE KISH HOSPITAL DR SUITE 201
Dekalb, IL 60115
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- PCOS
- Thyroid problems
Adrenal
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
Adrenal disorders
- Adrenal Fatigue
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Adrenal mass
- Cushing's Syndrome
Blood sugar disorders
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Gestational diabetes
- Low Blood Sugar
- Prediabetes
Bone and calcium disorders
- High calcium
- Low Calcium
- Vitamin D deficiency
Bones
- Soft Bones
Diabetes
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Kidney disease from diabetes
Endocrine tumors
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
Hormone disorders
- Early or delayed puberty
- Excess facial or body hair
- Gynecomastia
- Perimenopause
- Testosterone deficiency
Hormones
- Absent periods
Metabolic disorders
- High cholesterol
- Metabolic syndrome
Metabolism
- Fatty liver disease
- Insulin Resistance
- Unexplained Weight Gain
Parathyroid
- Hyperparathyroidism
Pituitary
- Acromegaly
- Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
Pituitary disorders
- Extreme Thirst and Urination
- High Prolactin
- Pituitary Tumor
- Short stature and growth concerns
Thyroid
- Thyroiditis
Thyroid disorders
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid cancer
- Thyroid eye disease
- Thyroid nodules
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Insulin pump management
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Weight loss management
Adrenal
- 24-Hour Urine Cortisol Test
- Aldosterone and Renin Blood Test
- Urine Metanephrines Test
Adrenal evaluations
- Adrenal Gland Suppression Test
- Cortisol Testing
Blood sugar management
- Continuous Glucose Monitor Placement
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
- Glucose screening test
Bone evaluations
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Parathyroid Hormone Test
Bone treatments
- Bisphosphonate Infusion for Bones
- Bone Building Injections
Diabetes
- Automated Insulin System Setup
- Blood Ketone Monitoring
- C-Peptide Test
- Continuous Glucose Monitor Data Review
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Starting Insulin Therapy
Diabetes education
- Diabetes Self-Management Education
Diabetes preventive care
- Diabetic Foot Care
Genetic evaluations
- Genetic Testing for Endocrine Tumors
Hormone treatments
- Estrogen and Progesterone Therapy
- Growth Hormone Injections
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Hormones
- Gender-affirming care consultation
Metabolic evaluations
- Cholesterol and Lipid Blood Panel
Metabolism
- Fasting Insulin Test
Parathyroid
- Parathyroid Scan
Pituitary
- Growth Hormone Stimulation Test
Pituitary evaluations
- Prolactin Blood Test
- Water Deprivation Test
Thyroid
- Thyroid Cyst Alcohol Ablation
- Thyroid Uptake and Scan
Thyroid procedures
- Radioactive Iodine Treatment
- Thyroid Antibody Testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Thyroid Medication Adjustment
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
- Thyroid Nodule Radiofrequency Ablation
Weight & Metabolism
- Weight loss medication consult
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,068 services · 3,020 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
579 | More than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
22 | |
| Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report | Treatment | 95251 |
408 | More than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
192 | More often than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
45 | |
| Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93923 |
29 | As often as other peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93925 |
20 | |
| Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin | Treatment | 95249 |
19 | As often as other peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
14 | |
| Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | Drug given | J3420 |
83 | More often than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Kassar specialize in?
Dr. Kassar is an endocrinologist in Dekalb, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Kassar located?
Dr. Kassar is listed at Five Kish Hospital Dr Suite 201, Dekalb, IL 60115. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kassar's phone number?
The number on file is (815) 748-8335. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kassar?
Dr. Kassar's National Provider Identifier is 1932208063. 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
Where did Dr. Kassar go to medical school?
Dr. Kassar attended Other, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kassar have?
Dr. Kassar has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Kassar do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kassar performs imaging including ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue and complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity; provides treatments such as continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Kassar's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kassar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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