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Shaya Taghechian, MD

Works at hospitals in Atlanta, GA · Canton, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD is a urologist at 2685 Milscott Dr, Decatur, GA 30033. Phone: (404) 292-3727. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Shaya Taghechian had 623 Original Medicare patients and 4,620 services. NPI 1053612101. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Urologist (Medicare lists Urology)
  • Address: 2685 Milscott Dr, Decatur, GA 30033 · Directions (5 more locations)
  • Phone: (404) 292‑3727
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Northside Hospital, Northside Hospital Cherokee
  • Group practice: Georgia Urology, PA (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Emory University School Of Medicine · graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shaya Taghechian, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Shaya Taghechian accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shaya Taghechian accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Shaya Taghechian see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 623 Original Medicare patients and 4,620 services for Shaya Taghechian. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Shaya Taghechian's NPI number?
1053612101. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Shaya Taghechian, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients623
Services billed to Medicare4,620
Different services or procedures72
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Automated urinalysis test (81003)469 services
  2. 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's (G2211)395 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)325 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)210 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)151 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Anxiety28%
  • Diabetes26%

Hospitals where Shaya Taghechian works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shaya Taghechian at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Northside HospitalAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110161
  • Northside Hospital CherokeeCanton, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110008

Practice locations

Addresses where Shaya Taghechian is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Shaya Taghechian as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Georgia Urology, PA103 clinicians in the group
  • Urological Professional Services, LLC75 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other urologists in Decatur

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Decatur, GA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Georgia Urology, PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolEmory University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1053612101
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians