Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Maher El Chaar work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Maher El Chaar at 1 hospital: St Lukes Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Maher El Chaar see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 8 practice locations, including Allentown, PA and Bethlehem, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Maher El Chaar's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Maher El Chaar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maher El Chaar 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.
- Does Maher El Chaar offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Maher El Chaar offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Maher El Chaar?
- (610) 954-3571, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Maher El Chaar's NPI number?
- 1891986717. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Maher El Chaar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Maher El Chaar at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- St Lukes HospitalBethlehem, PA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 390049
Practice locations
Addresses where Maher El Chaar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1736 Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18104
- 1736 W Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18104 (610) 954‑3571
- 240 Cetronia RdAllentown, PA 18104
- 240 Cetronia Rd 205, St Luke'S Weight Management CenterAllentown, PA 18104 (484) 426‑2600
- 240 Cetronia Rd 210a, St Lukes Neurology AssociatesAllentown, PA 18104 (484) 426‑2626
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Maher El Chaar as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- St Lukes Physician Group Inc2,198 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Allentown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Allentown, PA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1891986717 |
| 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