Babak Azar, MD
NPI 1316102833 · General Acute Care Hospital · Downey, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Geriatric Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Babak Azar, MD is a General Acute Care Hospital provider in Downey, CA (NPI 1316102833).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316102833
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Acute Care HospitalHospitals
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 244893 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Hospitals
Nursing & Custodial Care Facilities
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 174 | 36 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 107 | 34 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 95 | 26 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 85 | 30 |
| Alprazolam | 73 | 13 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 57 | 19 |
| Clonazepam | 55 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-24
- Last updated
- 2021-11-03
- Certified
- 2021-11-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Babak Azar's NPI number?
- Babak Azar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316102833, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Babak Azar's specialty?
- Babak Azar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Acute Care Hospital (Hospitals).
- Where is Babak Azar located?
- Babak Azar's practice location on file with NPPES is 9449 E. Imperial Highway Suite 206, Downey, CA 90242.
- What is Babak Azar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Babak Azar is (562) 657-2474.
- Does Babak Azar accept Medicare?
- Babak Azar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Babak Azar's NPI active?
- Yes — Babak Azar's NPI (1316102833) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.