Bashir Akhavan Tafti, M.D
NPI 1154556306 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bashir Akhavan Tafti, M.D is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1154556306).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154556306
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A117619 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,410 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 762 | $8 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 444 | $39 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis Without Contrast74176 | 146 | $82 |
| Ct Scan of Chest With Contrast71260 | 127 | $54 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 118 | $85 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Without Contrast70551 | 117 | $69 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,928 across 32 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1245 16th St Ste 105Santa Monica, CA 90404-1239Phone: (310) 301-6800Fax: (310) 794-9035
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-05-18
- Last updated
- 2019-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bashir Akhavan Tafti's NPI number?
- Bashir Akhavan Tafti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154556306, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bashir Akhavan Tafti's specialty?
- Bashir Akhavan Tafti is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bashir Akhavan Tafti located?
- Bashir Akhavan Tafti's practice location on file with NPPES is 757 Westwood Plz Ste 1638, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1507.
- What is Bashir Akhavan Tafti's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bashir Akhavan Tafti is (310) 267-8796.
- Does Bashir Akhavan Tafti accept Medicare?
- Bashir Akhavan Tafti is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bashir Akhavan Tafti's NPI active?
- Yes — Bashir Akhavan Tafti's NPI (1154556306) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.