Tara Karamlou, MD
NPI 1053512186 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Karamlou, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1053512186).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053512186
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- LL16407 (OR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$30 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-29
- Last updated
- 2018-05-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Karamlou's NPI number?
- Tara Karamlou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053512186, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Karamlou's specialty?
- Tara Karamlou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tara Karamlou located?
- Tara Karamlou's practice location on file with NPPES is 3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123.
- What is Tara Karamlou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Karamlou is (858) 966-8030.
- Does Tara Karamlou accept Medicare?
- Tara Karamlou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Karamlou's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Karamlou's NPI (1053512186) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.