Bahador Tafazoli, MD
NPI 1811984149 · Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Cullman, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bahador Tafazoli, MD is a Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Cullman, AL (NPI 1811984149).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811984149
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 24122 (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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,502 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 | 625 | $114 |
| Collection and Interpretation of Physical Parameters Stored in Computers And/Or Transmitted By the Patient And/Or Caregiver to Qualified Health Care Professional, Requiring 30 Minutes Or More, Per 30 Days99091 | 372 | $50 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab (6 Years Or Older)95810 | 109 | $107 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab With Continuous Airway Pressure (6 Years Or Older)95811 | 93 | $113 |
| Sleep Study Including Heart Rate, Breathing, Airflow, and Effort95806 | 72 | $40 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 173 | 73 |
| Ropinirole Hcl | 128 | 47 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 119 | 23 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 114 | 15 |
| Clonazepam | 83 | 21 |
| Temazepam | 79 | 21 |
| Eszopiclone | 78 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$10,525 across 192 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 (2)
- 1958 Al Highway 157Cullman, AL 35058-0609Phone: (256) 737-2090Fax: (256) 737-2091
- 8489 Madison BlvdMadison, AL 35758-2005Phone: (256) 775-1090Fax: (256) 736-6228
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-03
- Last updated
- 2026-02-11
- Certified
- 2026-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bahador Tafazoli's NPI number?
- Bahador Tafazoli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811984149, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bahador Tafazoli's specialty?
- Bahador Tafazoli is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bahador Tafazoli located?
- Bahador Tafazoli's practice location on file with NPPES is 1890 Al Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35058-3601.
- What is Bahador Tafazoli's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bahador Tafazoli is (256) 903-0300.
- Does Bahador Tafazoli accept Medicare?
- Bahador Tafazoli is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bahador Tafazoli's NPI active?
- Yes — Bahador Tafazoli's NPI (1811984149) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.