Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Joe I. Askar work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Joe I. Askar at 2 hospitals: Brooks-Tlc Hospital System, Inc and Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Joe I. Askar see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Fredonia, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Joe I. Askar's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Thoracic Surgery.
- Does Joe I. Askar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joe I. Askar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Joe I. Askar?
- (716) 672-2000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Joe I. Askar's NPI number?
- 1720179872. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Joe I. Askar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joe I. Askar at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Brooks-Tlc Hospital System, IncDunkirk, NY · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 330229
- Westfield Memorial Hospital, IncWestfield, NY · Rural Emergency Hospital · CCN 330801
Practice locations
Addresses where Joe I. Askar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 268 W Main St, Suite 2Fredonia, NY 14063 (716) 672‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joe I. Askar as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Lake Erie Medical Services PC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- Thoracic Surgeryalso
Other general surgeons in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720179872 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians