AMMAR AL-SARAF M.D. – NPI #1720423312
Radiology

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Radiology

AMMAR AL-SARAF is a radiologist located in CHICAGO, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720423312 to AMMAR AL-SARAF on May 08, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 5 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2085R0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 14, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for AMMAR AL-SARAF below.

NPI Profile for
AMMAR AL-SARAF

NPI Number
1720423312
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AMMAR AL-SARAF
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1500 S FAIRFIELD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 257-6498 Fax:
5 Other location(s):
1500 S Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 257-6498
1653 W Congress Pkwy
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL 60612-3833
Phone: (312) 942-6510
Fax: (312) 942-2867
2650 Ridge Ave Ste 1304
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: (847) 570-2477
355 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202-3328
Phone: (847) 316-6101
Fax: (847) 316-2241
12251 S 80th Ave Ste 1520
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1290
Phone: (708) 923-4000
Fax: (708) 923-8845
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 14, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology (Primary)		 IL 036140963
208600000X
- Surgery		 IL 125062578

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MED (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/CHM-URB) - Graduated 2013
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
AMMAR AL-SARAF is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • AMITA HEALTH RESURRECTION MEDICAL CENTER
      7435 W TALCOTT AVENUE
      CHICAGO, IL 60631
    • HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
      2701 W 68TH STREET
      CHICAGO, IL 60629
    • LORETTO HOSPITAL
      645 SOUTH CENTRAL AVE
      CHICAGO, IL 60644
    • MT SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      15TH STREET AT CALIFORNIA
      CHICAGO, IL 60608
    • ST BERNARD HOSPITAL
      326 W 64TH ST
      CHICAGO, IL 60621

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