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Dr. Amer Kassar, MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), endocrine diseases (hormone disorders), diabetes, and more.

10012 Calumet Avenue Suite A
Munster, IN 46321

(219) 227-5119

Dr. Amer Kassar, MD is an endocrinologist in Munster, IN specializing in adult endocrinology. He graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Amer Kassar, MD is affiliated with Powers Health, GN ENDOCRINOLOGY LTD and Powers Health Partners.

Office Locations

Powers Health Partners

10012 Calumet Avenue Suite A
Munster, IN 46321

(219) 227-5119

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Powers Health Partners

174 Bracken Parkway
Hobart, IN 46342

(219) 945-3070

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Some issues Dr. Amer Kassar, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

ankle brachial index

carotid duplex ultrasound

lower extremity arterial duplex

lower extremity venous duplex

neck ultrasound

retroperitoneal ultrasound

ultrasound

vascular procedures

vascular ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Amer Kassar, MD performed more ankle brachial index (ABI), carotid duplex ultrasound, lower extremity arterial duplex, lower extremity venous duplex, neck ultrasound, retroperitoneal ultrasound, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Indiana.

Top 10%

By Volume:

blood tests

diabetes management

In 2023, Dr. Amer Kassar, MD performed more blood tests, and diabetes management procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Indiana.

Top 25%

By Volume:

A1C test

In 2012, Dr. Amer Kassar, MD performed more A1C test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Indiana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amer Kassar, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Munster, IN during 2012 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	222
doctor visit	460
hospital care	95
inpatient care	95
lab tests	222
preventive care	132

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amer Kassar, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Munster, IN during 2013 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	299
doctor visit	567
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
lab tests	299
preventive care	184

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	15
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	64
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amer Kassar, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Munster, IN during 2014 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	260
doctor visit	690
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
lab tests	260
preventive care	169

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	315
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	21
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	65
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amer Kassar, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Munster, IN during 2015 were lab tests, diabetes management, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	77
diabetes management	487
doctor visit	1382
hospital care	245
inpatient care	245
lab tests	487
preventive care	39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	432
Female	706

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	924
Black	100
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	516
From 75 to 84	278
85 and over	60
Less than 65	284

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	69
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amer Kassar, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Munster, IN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	344
doctor visit	1078
hospital care	528
inpatient care	528
lab tests	344
neck imaging	58
preventive care	190
ultrasound (sonogram)	73
vascular procedures	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	631
Black	78
Hispanic	75
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	378
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	60
Less than 65	188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	67
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amer Kassar, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Munster, IN during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	382
doctor visit	2297
hospital care	425
inpatient care	425
lab tests	382
neck imaging	108
preventive care	221
ultrasound (sonogram)	139
vascular procedures	68

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	307
Female	533

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	658
Black	83
Hispanic	77
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	59
Less than 65	209

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	66
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amer Kassar, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Munster, IN during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests, diabetes management and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	309
doctor visit	2342
hospital care	214
inpatient care	214
lab tests	309
neck imaging	180
preventive care	173
ultrasound (sonogram)	327
vascular procedures	263

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	317
Female	579

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	701
Black	85
Hispanic	89
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	405
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	57
Less than 65	217

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	66
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amer Kassar, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Munster, IN during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests, diabetes management and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	22
diabetes management	350
doctor visit	2428
hospital care	205
inpatient care	205
lab tests	350
neck imaging	265
preventive care	150
ultrasound (sonogram)	458
vascular procedures	249

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	558

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	648
Black	83
Hispanic	103
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	388
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	55
Less than 65	202

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	64
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amer Kassar, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Munster, IN during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests, diabetes management and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	15
blood draw	17
diabetes management	393
doctor visit	2315
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76
lab tests	393
neck imaging	311
preventive care	226
ultrasound (sonogram)	494
vascular procedures	202

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	588

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	679
Black	78
Hispanic	96
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	420
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	51
Less than 65	182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	62
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amer Kassar, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Munster, IN during 2021 were lab tests, diabetes management, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	14
diabetes management	463
doctor visit	2620
hospital care	209
inpatient care	209
lab tests	463
neck imaging	356
preventive care	302
ultrasound (sonogram)	453
vascular procedures	131

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	345
Female	646

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	786
Black	79
Hispanic	99
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	494
From 75 to 84	271
85 and over	62
Less than 65	164

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	63
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amer Kassar, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Munster, IN during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests, diabetes management and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	23
blood draw	16
diabetes management	427
doctor visit	2345
hospital care	224
inpatient care	224
lab tests	427
neck imaging	395
preventive care	277
ultrasound (sonogram)	533
vascular procedures	161

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	690

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	829
Black	71
Hispanic	102
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	523
From 75 to 84	293
85 and over	60
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	59
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amer Kassar, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Munster, IN were lab tests, diabetes management, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

abdominal imaging	20
blood draw	31
diabetes management	357
doctor visit	1684
hospital care	218
inpatient care	218
lab tests	357
neck imaging	239
preventive care	187
ultrasound (sonogram)	353
vascular procedures	155

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	469

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	59
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	583
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	60
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	182
85 and over	45
Less than 65	160
65 to 74	343

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amer Kassar, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	58
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Amer Kassar, MD graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at St. John Hospital & Medical Center, Detroit. He is certified by the Board Certification: Endocrinology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine

Residency: St. John Hospital & Medical Center, Detroit

Board Certification: Board Certification: Endocrinology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amer Kassar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Powers Health

GN ENDOCRINOLOGY LTD

Powers Health Partners

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Amer Kassar, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Amer Kassar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Munster, IN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amer Kassar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$74,701 TOUJEO $45,642	SOLIQUA 100/33 $16,591	SOLIQUA $11,529	DIABETES - DISEASE $247	LANTUS $242	Other $450
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$58,363 INVOKANA $57,781	OneTouch $241	meters $178	XARELTO $72	Blood Glucose Meters $23	Other $68
Lilly USA, LLC	$23,754 TRULICITY $15,408	JARDIANCE $6,445	MOUNJARO $528	BASAGLAR $315	GLYXAMBI $201	Other $858
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$20,343 FARXIGA $16,717	BYDUREON $2,790	BYDUREON PEN $210	LOKELMA $144	BYDUREON WEEKLY $47	Other $436
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$18,696 STEGLATRO $15,384	JANUMET XR $482	STEGLUJAN $297	JANUMET $135	SEGLUROMET $59	Other $2,339
Other	$87,365 JARDIANCE $14,662	Ozempic $10,092	DEXCOM G7 GSS (161) $9,592	DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER $5,745	Kerendia $5,671	Other $41,603

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$200,383
Food and Beverage	$47,978
Consulting Fee	$13,885
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$10,108
Travel and Lodging	$9,654
Other	$1,216

Biography

Dr. Amer Kassar is a physician who specializes in adult endocrinology. These areas are among his clinical interests: diabetes, pituitary tumor, and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). Dr. Kassar's average rating from his patients is 3.5 stars (out of 5). He graduated from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine and then he performed his residency at St. John Hospital & Medical Center, Detroit. Dr. Kassar is affiliated with Powers Health, Community Hospital, and St. Mary's Hospital.