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DR. ABU TALIB TAHER MD
NPI 1437183225
Pediatrics in Bakersfield, CA

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1111 COLUMBUS ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93386(661) 326-5052(661) 862-7635 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Abu Talib Taher Md NPPES

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

DR. ABU TALIB TAHER MD (NPI 1437183225) is an individual pediatrics provider in Bakersfield, California, licensed in California (A29357) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437183225
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ABU TALIB TAHERCredential: MD
Location Address1111 COLUMBUS STBakersfield, CA 93386
Mailing AddressPo Box 6578Bakersfield, CA 93386-6578 · (661) 326-5052 · Fax (661) 862-7635
Phone(661) 326-5052
Fax(661) 862-7635
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1437183225 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A29357
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
1111 COLUMBUS ST, Bakersfield, CA 93386
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00A293570CA

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. Abu Talib Taher 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Abu Taher reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Kern County Hospital Authority
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1111 COLUMBUS ST STE 3000
Bakersfield, CA 93305
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 532 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003612565 (661) 664-2200

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 93386 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
$91.09 typical visit price
range $59.26 – $178.09
Typical copayment $22.77 (range $14.81 – $44.52)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$104.09 typical visit price
range $19.34 – $145.64
Typical copayment $26.02 (range $4.83 – $36.41)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Abu Taher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Abu Taher is 1437183225. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Where is Abu Taher located?

Abu Taher practices at 1111 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93386. The listed phone number is (661) 326-5052.

What is Abu Taher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Abu Taher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Abu Taher is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Abu Taher's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Abu Taher reassigns Medicare benefits to Kern County Hospital Authority (Bakersfield, CA). The 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 Abu Taher's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Abu Taher was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.