Quick answers
- Does Babak Tashakkor accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Babak Tashakkor 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 Babak Tashakkor see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,523 Original Medicare patients and 10,114 services for Babak Tashakkor. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Babak Tashakkor's NPI number?
- 1548227796. 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 Babak Tashakkor, 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 | 1,523 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 10,114 |
| Different services or procedures | 68 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)2,027 services
- Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (99454)1,935 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)902 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)635 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)579 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Atrial fibrillation52%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- Diabetes44%
Hospitals where Babak Tashakkor works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Babak Tashakkor 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.
- Huntington HospitalPasadena, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050438
- USC Arcadia HospitalArcadia, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050238
Practice locations
Addresses where Babak Tashakkor is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 301 W Huntington Dr, Suite 500Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 294‑4888
- 55 E California Blvd, Fl 3Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 793‑1227
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Babak Tashakkor as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southern California Heart Specialists6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in California →
Other cardiologists in Arcadia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arcadia, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southern California Heart Specialists
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548227796 |
| 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