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Active NPI 1689103541 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Sara Abou Azar , MD

Surgery • Buffalo, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sara Abou Azar, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Buffalo, NY. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2015, Dr. Abou Azar delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at ELM AND CARLTON ST.

Dr. Abou Azar is affiliated with Roswell Park Cancer Institute and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Elm And Carlton St

Buffalo, NY 142631443

Telephone 7168452300
Fax 7168453549
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Roswell Park Cancer Institute Facility NPI 1720036593

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Buffalo, NY

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
11 Yrs -11.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.8 Yrs
State Avg: 27.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
58 Specialists

Practicing in Buffalo, NY (2269 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Abou Azar (11 Years) 11 Yrs
Buffalo Specialty Average (22.8 Years) 22.8 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-23
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NY 338836

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IL 036.160144

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Elm And Carlton St, Buffalo, NY 142630001

Phone: 7168452300

Secondary Practice Locations

5841 S Maryland Ave # Mc6040

Chicago, IL 606371443

Phone: 7737026337

20 York Street, Ynhh - Department Of Surgery

New Haven, CT 06510

Phone: 2036884242

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Michelle Mccarthy , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003003955

Physician Assistant

Dr. Musa Saeed , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1003226143

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Stephanie Myszka , FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003361585

Family Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

Jessica Hafezi

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003380528
Dr. Zhongbo Yang , MD

Pathology - Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine

NPI 1013356047

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Maghan Krone , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1013432194

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

16 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 23, 2025

Registered at ELM AND CARLTON ST, BUFFALO, NY 142631443 (Tel: 7168452300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 23, 2025

Registered at ELM AND CARLTON ST, BUFFALO, NY 142630001 (Tel: 7168452300)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 23, 2025

Surgery (License #036.160144 in IL)

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Updated Practice Location June 01, 2022

Registered at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE # MC6040, CHICAGO, IL 606371443 (Tel: 7737026337)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 01, 2022

Registered at 150 HARVESTER DR STE 300150, BURR RIDGE, IL 605275919 (Tel: 7737021150)

NPI Profile Active July 06, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 06, 2017

Registered at 20 YORK STREET, YNHH - DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NEW HAVEN, CT 06510 (Tel: 2036884242)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 06, 2017

Registered at 20 YORK STREET, YNHH - TOMPKINS 2, ROOM 209, NEW HAVEN, CT 065103202 (Tel: 2036884242)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 06, 2017

Recorded as SARA ABOU AZAR, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 06, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI Profile Active June 05, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location June 05, 2017

Registered at 20 YORK STREET, YNHH - DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NEW HAVEN, CT 06510 (Tel: 2036884242)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address June 05, 2017

Registered at 20 YORK STREET, YNHH - TOMPKINS 2, ROOM 209, NEW HAVEN, CT 065103202 (Tel: 2036884242)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 05, 2017

Recorded as SARA ABOU AZAR, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 05, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 05, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1689103541
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 05, 2017
Last Update: July 23, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Elm And Carlton St

Buffalo, NY 142630001

Phone: 7168452300

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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