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DR. TARA KARAMLOU MD
NPI 1053512186
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in San Diego, CA

Active since May 29, 2007PECOS Enrolled
3020 CHILDRENS WAY, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123(858) 966-8030 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 24, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Tara Karamlou Md NPPES

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

DR. TARA KARAMLOU MD (NPI 1053512186) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A122317) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053512186
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TARA KARAMLOUCredential: MD
Location Address3020 CHILDRENS WAYSan Diego, CA 92123
Mailing Address3020 Childrens Way # Mc5078San Diego, CA 92123-4223 · (503) 481-8556
Phone(858) 966-8030
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 29, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 24, 2018
✔ NPI 1053512186 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A122317✔ Licensed in WA · MD60170969✔ Licensed in AZ · 52453
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License LL16407 (OR)
3020 CHILDRENS WAY, San Diego, CA 92123
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., CareSource and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Tara Karamlou Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Tara Karamlou reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Children's Hospital Medical Center
1,871 mi
Pediatrics
3333 BURNET AVENUE
Cincinnati, OH 45229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 2,080 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609915784 (513) 636-4225
Children's Hospital Medical Center Of Akron
2,037 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
1 PERKINS SQ
Akron, OH 44308
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 559 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780857797 (330) 543-1000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92123 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
$184.71 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $46.17 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

DR. NATALIE E. ELLINGTON MD
Pathology (Pediatric Pathology)
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 966-5944
SHANNA MICHAEL MILLER-NABAS RDN
Physician Assistant
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 576-1700
DR. ADRIANA HERRERA TREMOULET M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 966-7785
LORI MCCURDY M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
3020 CHILDRENS WAY, MC5010
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 968-5838
MS. ANN M SUMIDA-JOHNSON M.A..
Audiologist
3020 CHILDRENS WAY, MC 5010
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 966-5838
RICHARD JOHN NEWTON M.D.
Pediatrics
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 966-8036
DR. SHAHFAR KHAN M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 966-8800
CARLY BETH WELCH CPNP-AC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 966-8800

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 Tara Karamlou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Karamlou is 1053512186. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2007.

Where is Tara Karamlou located?

Tara Karamlou practices at 3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123. The listed phone number is (858) 966-8030.

What is Tara Karamlou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Tara Karamlou enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tara Karamlou is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Tara Karamlou's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tara Karamlou reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Children's Hospital Medical Center (Cincinnati, OH) and Children's Hospital Medical Center Of Akron (Akron, OH). 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 Tara Karamlou's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Tara Karamlou accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., CareSource, MedMutual and SummaCare and 1 other insurer list Tara Karamlou 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tara Karamlou was last updated on May 24, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years 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.