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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Barry S. Talesnick, MD

Works at hospitals in Washington, DC · Bethesda, MD · District of Columbia, Maryland

Summary

Dr. Barry S. Talesnick, MD is a cardiologist at 5530 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1100, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Phone: (301) 656-9070. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Barry S. Talesnick had 1,334 Original Medicare patients and 5,980 services. NPI 1518964410. 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: Cardiologist (Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology))
  • Address: 5530 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1100, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 · Directions
  • Phone: (301) 656‑9070
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Sibley Memorial Hospital, Suburban Hospital
  • Group practice: Cardiology and Internal Medicine, PA
  • Medical school: New York Medical College · graduated 1980 (46 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Barry S. Talesnick, 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 Barry S. Talesnick accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Barry S. Talesnick 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 Barry S. Talesnick see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,334 Original Medicare patients and 5,980 services for Barry S. Talesnick. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Barry S. Talesnick's NPI number?
1518964410. 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 Barry S. Talesnick, 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 patients1,334
Services billed to Medicare5,980
Different services or procedures43
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients79

Most frequent services

  1. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)1,049 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)871 services
  3. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)830 services
  4. 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)728 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)462 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 pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Atrial fibrillation24%
  • Diabetes22%

Hospitals where Barry S. Talesnick works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Barry S. Talesnick 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Barry S. Talesnick is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Barry S. Talesnick as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Cardiology and Internal Medicine, PA3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Maryland →

Other cardiologists in Chevy Chase

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chevy Chase, MD — not a recommendation.

All cardiologists in Chevy Chase →

Other clinicians in Cardiology and Internal Medicine, PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York Medical College
Graduation year1980 (46 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518964410
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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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