Quick answers
- Does Tasneem A. Poonawalla accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Tasneem A. Poonawalla may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Tasneem A. Poonawalla see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 288 Original Medicare patients and 2,516 services for Tasneem A. Poonawalla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tasneem A. Poonawalla's NPI number?
- 1912105461. 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 Tasneem A. Poonawalla, 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 | 288 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,516 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)925 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)519 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)204 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)183 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)156 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%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes33%
- Depression21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tasneem A. Poonawalla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 23101 Sherman Pl, Suite 520West Hills, CA 91307 (818) 336‑1853
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in West Hills
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Hills, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912105461 |
| 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
- 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