Quick answers
- Does Golbahar Houshmand accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Golbahar Houshmand 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 Golbahar Houshmand see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 726 Original Medicare patients and 1,543 services for Golbahar Houshmand. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Golbahar Houshmand's NPI number?
- 1629357462. 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 Golbahar Houshmand, 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 | 726 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,543 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)433 services
- Screening mammography (77067)433 services
- Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (G0279)187 services
- Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast (76642)134 services
- Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast (77065)131 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure55%
- Arthritis41%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)34%
- Osteoporosis26%
- Diabetes19%
Hospitals where Golbahar Houshmand works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Golbahar Houshmand 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.
- Northwestern Lake Forest HospitalLake Forest, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140130
- Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140281
Practice locations
Addresses where Golbahar Houshmand is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 250 E Superior, 2304 Nwmff Prent Wmn HospChicago, IL 60611 (312) 472‑3660
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Golbahar Houshmand as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation4,503 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629357462 |
| 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