Quick answers
- Does Saman Shafaat Talab accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Saman Shafaat Talab 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 Saman Shafaat Talab see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 545 Original Medicare patients and 2,509 services for Saman Shafaat Talab. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Saman Shafaat Talab's NPI number?
- 1598185100. 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 Saman Shafaat Talab, 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 | 545 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,509 |
| Different services or procedures | 89 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)613 services
- Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (76775)193 services
- Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (51798)161 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)146 services
- Dilation of urethra using an endoscope (52281)87 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Diabetes31%
Hospitals where Saman Shafaat Talab works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Saman Shafaat Talab 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.
- Desert Regional Medical CenterPalm Springs, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050243
- Eisenhower Medical CenterRancho Mirage, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050573
Practice locations
Addresses where Saman Shafaat Talab is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1221 N Indian Canyon DrPalm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 610‑8650
- 18400 US Hwy 18, Suite AApple Valley, CA 92307 (760) 242‑3939
- 72650 Fred Waring Dr, Suite 104Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 760‑4343
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Saman Shafaat Talab as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Palm Valley Multi-Specialty Medical Group PC17 clinicians in the group
- Urologic Institute of the High Desert Inc11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Palm Valley Multi-Specialty Medical Group PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 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) | 1598185100 |
| 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