MAHER A ABBAS, MD — NPI 1508937491 (Board-Certified Colorectal Surgeon (Hemorrhoids, Fistula & Colon Specialist) in CLEVELAND, OH)

Plain-English Taxonomy Translation (208C00000X)

What Does Taxonomy Code 208C00000X Mean?

In the HIPAA National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) classification, code 208C00000X translates in plain language to:
"Board-Certified Colorectal Surgeon (Hemorrhoids, Fistula & Colon Specialist)"

Primary Certifying / Accrediting Authority: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ABCRS)
When Patients Should Consult: Grade II–IV internal or thrombosed external hemorrhoids, painless bright red rectal bleeding, anal fissures, perianal abscess/fistula, or colon surgery.

CMS Medicare Utilization & Part D Prescribing Benchmarks

Common Procedures & Clinical Prescribing Profile

Typical clinical procedures (Medicare Part B Utilization) and therapeutic classes (Medicare Part D Prescribing) associated with MAHER A ABBAS, MD:

High-Volume Clinical Procedures & Diagnostics:

Diagnostic Anoscopy & Rigid/Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (CPT 46600)
Rubber Band Ligation of Internal Hemorrhoids (CPT 46221)
Excisional Hemorrhoidectomy, Fistulotomy & Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy
Laparoscopic & Robotic Colectomy for Colorectal Neoplasia

Common Therapeutic & Prescribing Classes:

Topical Hydrocortisone, Pramoxine & Nifedipine/Diltiazem Anorectal Ointments
Micronized Purified Flavonoid Fraction (Diosmin/Hesperidin) & Psyllium Fiber
Preoperative Oral Antibiotic Bowel Preparation Regimens

Official CMS NPPES Credential & Practice Profile

10-Digit NPI Number	1508937491 (NPI-1 Individual Practitioner)
Provider / Legal Name	MAHER A ABBAS, MD
Plain-English Specialty	Board-Certified Colorectal Surgeon (Hemorrhoids, Fistula & Colon Specialist) NUCC Code: `208C00000X` (Colon & Rectal Surgery)
Certifying / Licensing Body	American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ABCRS)
Practice Location Address	9500 EUCLID AVE, MAIL CODE JJN4, CLEVELAND, OH, 441950001
Practice Telephone / Fax	Tel: 216-444-2200
Administrative Mailing Address	4425 CORONET DR, ENCINO, CA, 913164326
Enumeration & Last Sync	Enumerated: 2006-11-13 \| Updated: 2016-10-11

Clinic Location, Accessibility & Directions

📍 Practice Location & Patient Access

9500 EUCLID AVE, MAIL CODE JJN4, CLEVELAND, OH, 441950001

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All Registered NUCC Taxonomies & State Licenses

Taxonomy Code & Plain-English Description	State License & Primary Status
`208C00000X` — Colon & Rectal Surgery Plain English: Board-Certified Colorectal Surgeon (Hemorrhoids, Fistula & Colon Specialist)	State: CA \| License: A54705 \| Primary Taxonomy: Yes

MAHER A ABBAS, MD (NPI #1508937491)