Azita Takeshian, M.D.
NPI 1518927532 · Internal Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Azita Takeshian, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1518927532).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518927532
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 14115 (AL)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,614 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 333 | $116 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 310 | $72 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 128 | $7 |
| Dialysis Services, 1 Physician Visit Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90962 | 104 | $184 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 95 | $65 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 92 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 108 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 277 | 90 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 272 | 75 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 246 | 51 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 241 | 71 |
| Losartan Potassium | 240 | 73 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 201 | 52 |
| Calcitriol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$183 across 18 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
- 2006-03-24
- Last updated
- 2024-06-20
- Certified
- 2024-06-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Azita Takeshian's NPI number?
- Azita Takeshian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518927532, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Azita Takeshian's specialty?
- Azita Takeshian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Azita Takeshian located?
- Azita Takeshian's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Pilot Medidcal Drive, Birmingham, AL 35235.
- What is Azita Takeshian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Azita Takeshian is (205) 380-2205.
- Does Azita Takeshian accept Medicare?
- Azita Takeshian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Azita Takeshian's NPI active?
- Yes — Azita Takeshian's NPI (1518927532) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.