DAWOOD TAFTI M.D.
NPI 1003265570
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Bethesda, MD

Active since June 06, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8901 WISCONSIN AVE, BETHESDA, MD 20889(301) 319-8373 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 27, 2026, Aug 4, 2025, Sep 19, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dawood Tafti M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DAWOOD TAFTI M.D. (NPI 1003265570) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in New Jersey (25IA12177600) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension St Vincent Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003265570
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDAWOOD TAFTICredential: M.D.
Location Address8901 WISCONSIN AVEBethesda, MD 20889-0004
Mailing Address5309 Danbury RdBethesda, MD 20814-2871 · (301) 275-9042
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 27, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1003265570 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NJ · 25IA12177600✔ Licensed in IL · 036178211✔ Licensed in TX · T3552
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
8901 WISCONSIN AVE, Bethesda, MD 20889

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dawood Tafti M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6002262078
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231026003464, I20240123004888, I20240207002425, I20250918001809, I20260406003092, I20260619000936
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

22

Medicare enrollment records show Dawood Tafti reassigns Medicare billing to 22 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nuclear Medicine
3289 WOODBURN RD, 060
Annandale, VA 22003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
10400 ODONNELL PL STE 100
Waldorf, MD 20603
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Maryland enrollments
  • 43 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
2501 KUSER RD
Hamilton, NJ 08691
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Maryland enrollments
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
Livingston, NJ 07039
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Imaging Consultants Of Essex PA
Emergency Medicine
94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD
Livingston, NJ 07039
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 1,913 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
1000 MONTAUK HWY
West Islip, NY 11795
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
2001 W 86TH ST
Indianapolis, IN 46260
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia, Indiana and Maryland enrollments
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
1201 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
Owensboro, KY 42303
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
210 25TH AVE N STE 602
Nashville, TN 37203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Maryland enrollments
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
20201 CRAWFORD AVE
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Maryland enrollments
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 15

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
183 services182 patients
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177
A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.
78 services78 patients
Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
70 services70 patients
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 74176
A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis is a non-invasive medical test. It uses special X-ray equipment to create detailed images of your abdominal and pelvic areas. This helps doctors examine organs, tissues, and vessels. No contrast dye is used in this procedure.
47 services47 patients
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 71275
A CT scan of the chest with contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses X-rays and a special dye to get detailed images of your blood vessels in the chest. This helps in diagnosing conditions related to heart and lungs.
35 services35 patients
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 72125
A CT scan of the upper spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of your neck and upper back. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye (contrast) is used in this scan.
35 services35 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ascension St Vincent Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150084
Location2001 W 86th StIndianapolis, IN 46260 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Livingston, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310076
Location94 Old Short Hills RoadLivingston, NJ 07039 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton

Acute Care Hospitals · Denton, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450743
Location3000 N I-35Denton, TX 76201 · Denton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano

Acute Care Hospitals · Plano, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450771
Location6200 W Parker RdPlano, TX 75093 · Collin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20889 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$100.31 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pharmacist
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
General Practice
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE, WRNMMC, NICOE, BUILDING 51
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Physical Therapist
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Pediatrics
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Psychologist (Counseling)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Dawood Tafti's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dawood Tafti is 1003265570. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2016.

Where is Dawood Tafti located?

Dawood Tafti practices at 8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20889. The listed phone number is (301) 319-8373.

What is Dawood Tafti's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Dawood Tafti enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dawood Tafti is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Dawood Tafti's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dawood Tafti reassigns Medicare benefits to 22 organizations: Woodburn Nuclear Medicine, Ltd (Annandale, VA), Maryland Imaging Network PC (Waldorf, MD), Radiology Affiliates Of Central New Jersey PC (Hamilton, NJ), Imaging Consultants Of Essex, P.A. (Livingston, NJ), Rwjbh Observation Associates LLC (Livingston, NJ) and 17 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Dawood Tafti's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Dawood Tafti accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and 6 other insurers list Dawood Tafti as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Dawood Tafti affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dawood Tafti is affiliated with Ascension St Vincent Hospital, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dawood Tafti was last updated on March 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.