Tarek Abou-Ghazala, M.D.
NPI 1609867381 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Reston, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tarek Abou-Ghazala, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Reston, VA (NPI 1609867381).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609867381
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0059691 (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
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
2,844 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 | 962 | $8 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 308 | $55 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 276 | $139 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes99458 | 199 | $43 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 195 | $55 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 183 | 58 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 157 | 44 |
| Losartan Potassium | 133 | 35 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 122 | 43 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 121 | 25 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 92 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$166 across 4 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
- 2005-11-02
- Last updated
- 2023-10-27
- Certified
- 2023-10-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tarek Abou-Ghazala's NPI number?
- Tarek Abou-Ghazala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609867381, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tarek Abou-Ghazala's specialty?
- Tarek Abou-Ghazala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tarek Abou-Ghazala located?
- Tarek Abou-Ghazala's practice location on file with NPPES is 12330 Pinecrest Rd Ste 125, Reston, VA 20191-1655.
- What is Tarek Abou-Ghazala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tarek Abou-Ghazala is (703) 822-5250.
- Does Tarek Abou-Ghazala accept Medicare?
- Tarek Abou-Ghazala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tarek Abou-Ghazala's NPI active?
- Yes — Tarek Abou-Ghazala's NPI (1609867381) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.