Quick answers
- Does Saloomeh Vahdat accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Saloomeh Vahdat 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 Saloomeh Vahdat see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 116 Original Medicare patients and 392 services for Saloomeh Vahdat. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Saloomeh Vahdat's NPI number?
- 1821314246. 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 Saloomeh Vahdat, 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 | 116 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 392 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)172 services
- Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)77 services
- Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)19 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes49%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Heart failure33%
Hospitals where Saloomeh Vahdat works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Saloomeh Vahdat 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.
- California Hospital Medical Center LALos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050149
Practice locations
Addresses where Saloomeh Vahdat is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1401 S Grand AveLos Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 748‑2411
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Saloomeh Vahdat as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cmcla Pathology Medical Group2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cmcla Pathology Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821314246 |
| 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