Paul Babikian, MD
NPI 1912011859 · Neurology Physician · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Babikian, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1912011859).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912011859
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 32428 (IA)
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
496 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 | 151 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 77 | $61 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 77 | $15 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Limited Study95885 | 38 | $17 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 27 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 666 | 114 |
| Lamotrigine | 290 | 32 |
| Lacosamide | 221 | 30 |
| Topiramate | 198 | 38 |
| Gabapentin | 123 | 27 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 106 | 17 |
| Primidone | 104 | 11 |
| Carbamazepinebrand: Carbamazepine Er | 94 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,734 across 58 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
- 2006-08-18
- Last updated
- 2010-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Babikian's NPI number?
- Paul Babikian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912011859, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Babikian's specialty?
- Paul Babikian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Babikian located?
- Paul Babikian's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314-2610.
- What is Paul Babikian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Babikian is (515) 358-0011.
- Does Paul Babikian accept Medicare?
- Paul Babikian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Babikian's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Babikian's NPI (1912011859) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.