Quick answers
- Does Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi 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 Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 377 Original Medicare patients and 1,580 services for Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi's NPI number?
- 1437689478. 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 Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, 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 patients | 377 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,580 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)298 services
- Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (92060)177 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)134 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)106 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)91 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 blood pressure72%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Depression20%
Hospitals where Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi 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.
- George Washington University HospitalWashington, DC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 090001
Practice locations
Addresses where Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2150 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20037 (202) 741‑2600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Faculty Associates, Inc672 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington, DC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical Faculty Associates, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437689478 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians