Brian Berookhim, MD
NPI 1659957736 · Hospitalist Physician · Palmdale, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Berookhim, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Palmdale, CA (NPI 1659957736).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659957736
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 188818 (CA)
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 tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$306 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 18321 Clark StTarzana, CA 91356-3501Phone: (818) 823-8911Fax: (310) 423-8441
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-03-20
- Last updated
- 2025-04-25
- Certified
- 2025-04-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Berookhim's NPI number?
- Brian Berookhim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659957736, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Berookhim's specialty?
- Brian Berookhim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Berookhim located?
- Brian Berookhim's practice location on file with NPPES is 38600 Medical Center Dr, Palmdale, CA 93551-4483.
- What is Brian Berookhim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Berookhim is (661) 382-5000.
- Does Brian Berookhim accept Medicare?
- Brian Berookhim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Berookhim's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Berookhim's NPI (1659957736) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.