Joe Ibrahim Askar, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Dunkirk, NY

Joe Ibrahim Askar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Dunkirk, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. His current practice location is 614 Central Ave, Dunkirk, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 366-4545.

Joe Ibrahim Askar is licensed to practice in New York (license number 220605) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1720179872.

Contact Information

Joe Ibrahim Askar, MD
614 Central Ave,
Dunkirk, NY 14048-2539
(716) 366-4545
(716) 366-4537

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoe Ibrahim Askar
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience35 Years
Location614 Central Ave, Dunkirk, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joe Ibrahim Askar graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720179872
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/25/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072799030
  • Enrollment ID: I20110510000147

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joe Ibrahim Askar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720179872NPI-NPPES
000524821001OtherNYBCBS
1809379OtherNYIDM
01693347MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 220605 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Brooks-tlc Hospital System, IncDunkirk, NYHospital
Westfield Memorial Hospital, IncWestfield, NYHospital

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Joe Ibrahim Askar is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joe Ibrahim Askar, MD
614 Central Ave,
Dunkirk, NY 14048-2539

Ph: (716) 366-4545
Joe Ibrahim Askar, MD
614 Central Ave,
Dunkirk, NY 14048-2539

Ph: (716) 366-4545

Reviews and Comments


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