Tasneem Poonawalla, M.D.
NPI 1912105461 · Dermatology Physician · West Hills, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tasneem Poonawalla, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in West Hills, CA (NPI 1912105461).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912105461
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 50892-20 (WI)
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 tenure25% of score
18 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
2,374 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 925 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 519 | $94 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 204 | $58 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 183 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 156 | $130 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 190 | 96 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 152 | 86 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 124 | 82 |
| Metronidazole | 51 | 32 |
| Tacrolimus | 49 | 23 |
| Econazole Nitrate | 43 | 22 |
| Ciclopirox | 37 | 19 |
| Pimecrolimus | 37 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$606 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
- 2007-07-06
- Last updated
- 2018-08-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tasneem Poonawalla's NPI number?
- Tasneem Poonawalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912105461, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tasneem Poonawalla's specialty?
- Tasneem Poonawalla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tasneem Poonawalla located?
- Tasneem Poonawalla's practice location on file with NPPES is 23101 Sherman Pl Ste 520, West Hills, CA 91307.
- What is Tasneem Poonawalla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tasneem Poonawalla is (818) 336-1853.
- Does Tasneem Poonawalla accept Medicare?
- Tasneem Poonawalla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tasneem Poonawalla's NPI active?
- Yes — Tasneem Poonawalla's NPI (1912105461) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.