Babak Tashakkor, MD
NPI 1548227796 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Arcadia, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Babak Tashakkor, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Arcadia, CA (NPI 1548227796).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548227796
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A63829 (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
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
10,017 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 2,027 | $56 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 1,935 | $58 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days93294 | 902 | $32 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 635 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 579 | $145 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 610 | 131 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 397 | 116 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 290 | 83 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 273 | 81 |
| Furosemide | 218 | 69 |
| Carvedilol | 197 | 52 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,324 across 105 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
- 2006-04-28
- Last updated
- 2009-04-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Babak Tashakkor's NPI number?
- Babak Tashakkor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548227796, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Babak Tashakkor's specialty?
- Babak Tashakkor is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Babak Tashakkor located?
- Babak Tashakkor's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007-3462.
- What is Babak Tashakkor's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Babak Tashakkor is (626) 793-1227.
- Does Babak Tashakkor accept Medicare?
- Babak Tashakkor is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Babak Tashakkor's NPI active?
- Yes — Babak Tashakkor's NPI (1548227796) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-04-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.