Quick answers
- Does Sawsan N. Barakat accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Sawsan N. Barakat may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Sawsan N. Barakat see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 196 Original Medicare patients and 505 services for Sawsan N. Barakat. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sawsan N. Barakat's NPI number?
- 1811928484. 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 Sawsan N. Barakat, 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 | 196 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 505 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)339 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)84 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)17 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%
- Diabetes61%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Hospitals where Sawsan N. Barakat works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sawsan N. Barakat 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.
- Northridge Hospital Medical CenterNorthridge, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050116
Practice locations
Addresses where Sawsan N. Barakat is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 18840 Ventura Blvd, Suite 216Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 632‑1960
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Endocrinologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Tarzana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tarzana, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811928484 |
| 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