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DR. JOSEPH ELI GHAHARI DO
NPI 1386681252
Anesthesiology in Great Falls, MT

Active since June 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
1101 26TH ST S, GREAT FALLS, MT 59405(406) 731-8888(406) 731-8318 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 8, 2024, Jul 18, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Joseph Eli Ghahari Do NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH ELI GHAHARI DO (NPI 1386681252) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Great Falls, Montana, licensed in Nebraska (1277) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Benefis Hospitals Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386681252
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH ELI GHAHARICredential: DO
Location Address1101 26TH ST SGreat Falls, MT 59405-5161
Mailing AddressPo Box 6010Great Falls, MT 59406-6010 · (308) 660-4422
Phone(406) 731-8888
Fax(406) 731-8318
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 6, 2021
✔ NPI 1386681252 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NE · 1277
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1101 26TH ST S, Great Falls, MT 59405
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph Eli Ghahari Do 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 ID2961409719
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160920002421
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
18 services17 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
13 services13 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Benefis Hospitals Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Great Falls, MT
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number270012
Location1101 26th St SGreat Falls, MT 59405 · Cascade County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

80.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality93.1
Promoting Interoperability75
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.61

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.

OMER USMAN MD
Hospitalist
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 455-5000
EDMUND J BRENNAN MD
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 731-8888
MRS. DELENE R LYNES OTA
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 455-5412
DANIEL KNUFFKE
Occupational Therapist
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 781-1305
KRISTIN HUNTOON D.O, PHD
Neurological Surgery
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 455-5000
PATRICK HUGH SMITH FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 455-5000
DR. SAMANTHA ANNE BASCO PHARMD
Pharmacist
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 455-5430
KELCIE LEE FOSHAG DO
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 455-5000

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 Joseph Ghahari's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Ghahari is 1386681252. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2006.

Where is Joseph Ghahari located?

Joseph Ghahari practices at 1101 26th St S, Great Falls, MT 59405. The listed phone number is (406) 731-8888.

What is Joseph Ghahari's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Joseph Ghahari enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Ghahari 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.

What insurance does Joseph Ghahari accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Mountain Health CO-OP list Joseph Ghahari 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 Joseph Ghahari affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Ghahari is affiliated with Benefis Hospitals Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Ghahari was last updated on April 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.