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DR. BABAK TABATABAI M.D.
NPI 1427232305
Anesthesiology in San Antonio, TX

Active since December 27, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
45 N.E. LOOP 410, SUITE 900, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216(210) 735-7790 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Babak Tabatabai M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BABAK TABATABAI M.D. (NPI 1427232305) is an individual anesthesiology provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (N9139) and active in the NPI registry since December 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427232305
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BABAK TABATABAICredential: M.D.
Location Address45 N.E. LOOP 410, SUITE 900San Antonio, TX 78216
Mailing Address45 N.e. Loop 410, Suite 900San Antonio, TX 78216 · (210) 735-7790
Phone(210) 735-7790
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateDecember 27, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 2012
✔ NPI 1427232305 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N9139
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.
45 N.E. LOOP 410, San Antonio, TX 78216
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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 Texas, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company.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. Babak Tabatabai 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 ID8628254984
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110520000566
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 2

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 extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
19 services19 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine 00630
Anesthesia for a lower spine procedure involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in your back. This ensures comfort and stillness during the procedure. The type of anesthesia used depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450388
Location7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar 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.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…
100%653 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care: Use of Checklist or Protocol for Direct Transfer of Care from Procedure Room to Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo a procedure under anesthesia and are admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) directly from the anesthetizing location, who have a documented use of a checklist or protocol for the transfer of care from…
100%45 patients
Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) - Combination Therapy
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, who undergo a procedure under an inhalational general anesthetic, AND who have three or more risk factors for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), who receive combination therapy consisting of at least…
100%529 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Babak Tabatabai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Babak Tabatabai is 1427232305. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 27, 2007.

Where is Babak Tabatabai located?

Babak Tabatabai practices at 45 N.E. Loop 410 Suite 900, San Antonio, TX 78216. The listed phone number is (210) 735-7790.

What is Babak Tabatabai's specialty?

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

Is Babak Tabatabai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Babak Tabatabai 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 Babak Tabatabai accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Babak Tabatabai 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 Babak Tabatabai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Babak Tabatabai is affiliated with Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Babak Tabatabai was last updated on September 14, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.