Tarana Nekzad, D.O.
NPI 1609257187 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Waldorf, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tarana Nekzad, D.O. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Waldorf, MD (NPI 1609257187).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609257187
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H0092432 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
2,425 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 723 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 499 | $148 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 334 | $17 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 181 | $76 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 172 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 123 | 52 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 83 | 37 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 83 | 27 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 77 | 26 |
| Furosemide | 73 | 32 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 65 | 28 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$325 across 3 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
- 2015-06-10
- Last updated
- 2025-12-17
- Certified
- 2025-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tarana Nekzad's NPI number?
- Tarana Nekzad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609257187, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tarana Nekzad's specialty?
- Tarana Nekzad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tarana Nekzad located?
- Tarana Nekzad's practice location on file with NPPES is 10 St Patrick'S Drive, Waldorf, MD 20603-4572.
- What is Tarana Nekzad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tarana Nekzad is (301) 373-7900.
- Does Tarana Nekzad accept Medicare?
- Tarana Nekzad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tarana Nekzad's NPI active?
- Yes — Tarana Nekzad's NPI (1609257187) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.