Active NPI 1003088675 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher M. Shaari , MD

Otolaryngology • Hackensack, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Shaari, MD is a certified Otolaryngology practicing in Hackensack, NJ. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from Albany Medical College Of Union University in 1991, Dr. Shaari delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 20 PROSPECT AVE.

Dr. Shaari is affiliated with Christopher M Shaari Md Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include test for allergy using allergenic extract, diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

20 Prospect Ave
Suite 712

Hackensack, NJ 076011997

Telephone 2013428060

Fax 2015461536

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Epilepsy & Neurophysiology Medical Consultants Pa Facility NPI 1013998830

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Albany Medical College Of Union University

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Otolaryngology in Hackensack, NJ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +13.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.0 Yrs

State Avg: 29.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

13 Specialists

Practicing in Hackensack, NJ (279 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

76.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shaari (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Hackensack Specialty Average (22.0 Years) 22.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	1,320	22	$25.00	$4.40
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	973	643	$850.00	$220.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	906	628	$300.00	$105.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	465	465	$350.00	$129.43
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	204	171	$100.00	$19.15
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	182	156	$850.00	$233.26
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	156	134	$125.00	$46.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	112	103	$200.00	$66.28
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	97	93	$400.00	$153.15
92511 Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope	75	69	$600.00	$141.08
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope	54	23	$2066.67	$354.75
31238 Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope	51	40	$1223.53	$296.28
30117 Removal or destruction of growth in nose	50	36	$5000.00	$764.78
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	49	49	$300.00	$84.53
69801 Incision of fluid canals of inner ear with infusion of drugs, transcanal approach	47	17	$4500.00	$270.14
69540 Removal of polyp of external ear	40	32	$2000.00	$254.04
31295 Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope	30	30	$9750.00	$2348.55
30802 Destruction of soft tissue in nasal passages	29	29	$1700.00	$166.51
69610 Repair of eardrum	27	22	$1450.00	$451.60
69433 Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia	27	22	$2074.07	$219.65
69145 Removal of soft tissue growth of ear canal	19	17	$1473.68	$507.95
30469 Repair of collapsed nasal valve	18	18	$9000.00	$2896.45
69420 Incision, aspiration, and/or inflation of eardrum	18	18	$1583.33	$219.05
31297 Dilation of sphenoid nasal sinus using an endoscope	12	11	$8125.00	$2130.84
30140 Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue	11	11	$5181.82	$139.32
31298 Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope	11	11	$17272.73	$5129.41
31296 Dilation of frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope	11	11	$8272.73	$2249.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	3,078	52	$25.00	$4.64
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	1,026	660	$850.00	$217.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	903	618	$300.11	$99.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	522	522	$350.00	$123.67
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	174	140	$125.72	$43.38
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	153	128	$850.00	$226.46
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	147	129	$100.00	$18.47
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	127	121	$400.00	$148.27
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	113	103	$201.33	$63.09
92511 Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope	62	57	$600.00	$137.22
69801 Incision of fluid canals of inner ear with infusion of drugs, transcanal approach	49	20	$4500.00	$256.40
31238 Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope	49	42	$1216.33	$292.30
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	49	49	$300.00	$80.60
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope	46	24	$1923.91	$333.11
30117 Removal or destruction of growth in nose	43	21	$5000.00	$732.47
69540 Removal of polyp of external ear	36	26	$2000.00	$247.33
69433 Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia	34	20	$2000.00	$206.22
31295 Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope	32	32	$9953.13	$2376.87
69610 Repair of eardrum	26	19	$1357.69	$434.34
69220 Removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity	22	15	$1840.91	$96.63
69020 Incision and drainage of ear canal abscess	20	15	$800.00	$266.29
31296 Dilation of frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope	16	16	$8937.50	$2306.05
30801 Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages	16	16	$800.00	$128.42
31298 Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope	12	12	$14166.67	$4540.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	3,220	54	$25.00	$4.79
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	836	569	$850.00	$222.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	781	547	$300.06	$101.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	522	522	$350.00	$125.61
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	133	109	$850.00	$230.56
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	116	105	$125.00	$48.27
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	116	113	$400.00	$150.14
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	104	95	$201.44	$64.01
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	101	91	$100.00	$19.02
31238 Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope	55	50	$1200.00	$299.76
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope	47	18	$2074.47	$353.97
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	44	44	$300.00	$82.31
69801 Incision of fluid canals of inner ear with infusion of drugs, transcanal approach	43	16	$4604.65	$264.06
69433 Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia	41	23	$2243.90	$223.62
92511 Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope	33	33	$600.00	$141.24
31295 Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope	23	23	$10173.91	$2526.31
69610 Repair of eardrum	19	13	$1300.00	$441.05
69540 Removal of polyp of external ear	17	15	$2235.29	$267.41
69020 Incision and drainage of ear canal abscess	17	15	$800.00	$280.06
69450 Incision of ear canal with release of scar tissue	16	11	$1500.00	$644.70
31298 Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope	11	11	$16363.64	$5237.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	3,180	53	$25.00	$4.88
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	710	476	$849.85	$231.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	582	407	$300.70	$102.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	365	365	$389.32	$126.41
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	197	167	$99.81	$18.85
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	196	169	$200.00	$63.78
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	153	153	$346.41	$82.85
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	118	110	$400.00	$149.38
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	100	87	$850.00	$229.88
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	97	87	$125.00	$54.21
31238 Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope	59	52	$1118.64	$293.27
69801 Incision of fluid canals of inner ear with infusion of drugs, transcanal approach	42	13	$4500.00	$257.88
92511 Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope	34	34	$600.00	$136.67
69433 Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia	32	18	$2125.00	$225.47
31295 Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope	21	21	$8976.19	$2546.81
69450 Incision of ear canal with release of scar tissue	19	17	$1454.00	$614.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	3,240	55	$25.00	$4.99
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	425	345	$847.16	$223.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	339	272	$300.59	$84.70
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	296	262	$99.72	$18.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	246	246	$398.87	$121.24
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	110	99	$200.00	$51.81
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	99	99	$300.00	$85.99
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	85	74	$850.00	$221.95
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	71	62	$127.55	$54.33
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	56	56	$400.00	$142.14
69801 Incision of fluid canals of inner ear with infusion of drugs, transcanal approach	43	15	$4500.00	$246.40
69450 Incision of ear canal with release of scar tissue	38	32	$1500.00	$623.28
31238 Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope	34	27	$1132.35	$291.01
69433 Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia	28	17	$2214.29	$212.02
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope	26	16	$1800.00	$349.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	3,701	63	$25.00	$4.73
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	565	404	$840.38	$225.68
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	303	263	$98.89	$16.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	289	289	$395.18	$119.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	280	225	$297.45	$82.03
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	128	128	$300.00	$84.88
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	117	104	$200.00	$50.51
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	91	89	$400.00	$130.77
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	83	69	$123.33	$52.65
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	74	70	$841.78	$207.49
31238 Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope	51	44	$1084.26	$283.32
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope	41	19	$1436.44	$323.24
69433 Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia	39	22	$2410.26	$213.17
69801 Incision of fluid canals of inner ear with infusion of drugs, transcanal approach	37	13	$4067.57	$228.16
30117 Removal or destruction of growth in nose	37	19	$5000.00	$752.64
69450 Incision of ear canal with release of scar tissue	27	21	$1500.00	$612.82
69420 Incision, aspiration, and/or inflation of eardrum	17	16	$1526.33	$184.09
31297 Dilation of sphenoid nasal sinus using an endoscope	15	15	$10450.11	$2220.10
31295 Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope	14	14	$12071.43	$2600.74
31296 Dilation of frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope	14	14	$8821.43	$2340.14
92511 Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope	14	14	$450.00	$128.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	4,919	84	$24.36	$5.97
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	480	367	$809.75	$233.41
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	351	288	$95.95	$15.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	246	207	$287.95	$77.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	227	227	$387.72	$116.22
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	176	176	$300.00	$81.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	161	149	$200.00	$47.45
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	121	110	$117.00	$52.57
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	109	107	$380.34	$122.32
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	89	77	$200.52	$39.26
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	89	84	$781.67	$196.18
69801 Incision of fluid canals of inner ear with infusion of drugs, transcanal approach	56	19	$4000.00	$198.58
69433 Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia	39	23	$1960.81	$177.69
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope	36	17	$1497.22	$329.01
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	35	35	$150.00	$43.62
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording	35	35	$350.00	$109.28
92546 Test for abnormal eye movement using a rotating chair	35	35	$112.00	$109.33
92547 Use of electrodes during balance testing	34	34	$27.94	$6.91
69450 Incision of ear canal with release of scar tissue	30	23	$1442.07	$592.61
31238 Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope	26	24	$1100.00	$285.24
92511 Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope	24	24	$437.89	$117.93
31295 Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope	16	16	$10562.50	$2375.07
31296 Dilation of frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope	15	15	$9533.33	$2640.95
31297 Dilation of sphenoid nasal sinus using an endoscope	14	14	$9750.00	$1757.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	10,190	171	$23.87	$7.40
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	458	326	$731.69	$229.59
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	358	301	$92.98	$15.38
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	279	246	$196.69	$39.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	246	199	$282.20	$76.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	212	212	$385.53	$115.23
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	156	139	$192.29	$46.85
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	152	152	$288.73	$80.18
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	119	101	$809.12	$192.61
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	106	95	$113.26	$52.93
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	80	78	$379.91	$123.92
69801 Incision of fluid canals of inner ear with infusion of drugs, transcanal approach	54	19	$3580.62	$205.74
69433 Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia	43	27	$2057.48	$196.43
92511 Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope	31	31	$368.27	$122.62
31238 Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope	22	20	$990.54	$279.04
69450 Incision of ear canal with release of scar tissue	20	17	$1500.00	$586.53
31295 Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope	15	15	$6830.17	$2137.32
31296 Dilation of frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope	14	14	$6392.23	$2666.23
69420 Incision, aspiration, and/or inflation of eardrum	14	11	$1262.24	$180.38
31297 Dilation of sphenoid nasal sinus using an endoscope	11	11	$6829.62	$2450.33

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Otolaryngology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Y00000X

State License NJ MA65250

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Christopher M Shaari Md Pc

20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 076011999

Phone: 2013428060

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 24, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 24, 2008

Registered at 20 PROSPECT AVE, SUITE 712, HACKENSACK, NJ 076011997 (Tel: 2013428060)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 24, 2008

Registered at 20 PROSPECT AVE, SUITE 712, HACKENSACK, NJ 076011997 (Tel: 2013428060)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 24, 2008

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER SHAARI, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 24, 2008

Otolaryngology (License #MA65250 in NJ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 24, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1003088675

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 24, 2008

Last Update: March 24, 2008

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

20 Prospect Ave, Suite 712

Hackensack, NJ 076011997

Phone: 2013428060

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