Zahra Tabassian, MD
NPI 1871521716 · Nephrology Physician · Inglewood, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zahra Tabassian, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Inglewood, CA (NPI 1871521716).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871521716
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A47974 (CA)
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
19 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
1,235 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 1,129 | $216 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 106 | $138 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $138–$216 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 91 | 26 |
| Furosemide | 63 | 18 |
| Lisinopril | 49 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 47 | 18 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 | — |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 27 | — |
| Benazepril Hcl | 23 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$963 across 24 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
- 2006-06-29
- Last updated
- 2007-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zahra Tabassian's NPI number?
- Zahra Tabassian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871521716, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zahra Tabassian's specialty?
- Zahra Tabassian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zahra Tabassian located?
- Zahra Tabassian's practice location on file with NPPES is 994 S La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301-3816.
- What is Zahra Tabassian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zahra Tabassian is (310) 671-2420.
- Does Zahra Tabassian accept Medicare?
- Zahra Tabassian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zahra Tabassian's NPI active?
- Yes — Zahra Tabassian's NPI (1871521716) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.