Bassman Tappuni, MD
NPI 1871097147 · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Cambridge, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bassman Tappuni, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider in Cambridge, MA (NPI 1871097147).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871097147
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35.143847 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
103 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 | 68 | $8 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 24 | $170 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 11 | $71 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$170 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 24 | 13 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 21 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 19 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 17 | — |
| Lisinopril | 13 | — |
| Carvedilol | 12 | — |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22 across 1 record (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)
- 525 E Market StAkron, OH 44304-1619Phone: (330) 253-8195Fax: (330) 253-0853
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-21
- Last updated
- 2024-11-25
- Certified
- 2024-11-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bassman Tappuni's NPI number?
- Bassman Tappuni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871097147, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bassman Tappuni's specialty?
- Bassman Tappuni is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bassman Tappuni located?
- Bassman Tappuni's practice location on file with NPPES is 1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139-1099.
- What is Bassman Tappuni's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bassman Tappuni is (617) 665-1597.
- Does Bassman Tappuni accept Medicare?
- Bassman Tappuni is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bassman Tappuni's NPI active?
- Yes — Bassman Tappuni's NPI (1871097147) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.