DR. AHMAD REZA ABRISHAMCHIAN M.D.
NPI 1518028596
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Harrisburg, PA

Q: What is Ahmad Abrishamchian's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ahmad Abrishamchian is 1518028596. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 13, 2006.

Q: What is Ahmad Abrishamchian's specialty?

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

Active since December 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

78.97/100

CMS Quality Rating

205 S FRONT ST FL 4, HARRISBURG, PA 17104(717) 231-8555 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 9, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Ahmad Reza Abrishamchian M.d. NPPES

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

DR. AHMAD REZA ABRISHAMCHIAN M.D. (NPI 1518028596) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD430038) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Carlisle, and maintains a secondary practice location in Washington.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518028596

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. AHMAD REZA ABRISHAMCHIANCredential: M.D.

Location Address205 S FRONT ST FL 4Harrisburg, PA 17104-1619

Mailing Address205 S Front St Fl 4Harrisburg, PA 17104-1619 · (717) 231-8555

Phone(717) 231-8555

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996

Enumeration DateDecember 13, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 9, 2021

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 9, 2021

✔ NPI 1518028596 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD430038

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.

205 S FRONT ST FL 4, Harrisburg, PA 17104

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1125 North Franklin Drive, Suite 1AWashington, PA 15301 · Phone (412) 444-0098 · Fax (412) 444-0112

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

Dr. Ahmad Reza Abrishamchian 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 ID7315948353

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070118000199

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

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

Pinnacle Health Medical Services

Same address

Internal Medicine

205 S FRONT ST, BMAB 3
Harrisburg, PA 17104

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
1,902 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1255342721 (717) 231-8508

Pinnacle Health Cardiovascular Institute Inc

1.9 mi

Cardiovascular Disease

1000 N FRONT ST
Wormleysburg, PA 17043

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
132 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1952603342 (717) 230-3416

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 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.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

38 services38 patients

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508

Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.

32 services32 patients

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

28 services28 patients

Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 33518

A coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. A surgeon takes a healthy vein or artery from your body and attaches it to the blocked coronary artery. This creates a new path for blood to flow, bypassing the blockage.

14 services14 patients

Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine 33405

The aortic valve replacement on a heart-lung machine is a procedure where your faulty aortic valve is replaced with a new one. During this operation, a machine takes over the job of your heart and lungs, ensuring the blood supply to your body is maintained.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Upmc Carlisle

Acute Care Hospitals · Carlisle, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390058

Location361 Alexander Spring RoadCarlisle, PA 17015 · Cumberland County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Harrisburg, PA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390067

Location409 South Second StreetHarrisburg, PA 17104 · Dauphin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Lititz

Acute Care Hospitals · Lititz, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number390068

Location1500 Highlands DriveLititz, PA 17543 · Lancaster County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Memorial

Acute Care Hospitals · York, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390101

Location1701 Innovation DriveYork, PA 17408 · York County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Hanover

Acute Care Hospitals · Hanover, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390233

Location300 Highland AveHanover, PA 17331 · York County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17104 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

$166.87 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $41.71 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$68.36 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

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.

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.

78.97/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

66.63

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

63.26

Reported Quality Measures

Patient Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication for Cardiac Surgery

Percentage of patients age 18 and older undergoing a non-emergency risk modeled cardiac surgery procedure that had personalized risk assessment using the STS risk calculator and discussed those risks with the surgeon.

95%114 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

100%131 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

JACQUELINE JO MCCLENACHAN CRNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

205 S FRONT ST FL 4
HARRISBURG, PA 17104

Dauphin County (717) 231-8555

DR. NATHANIEL MELTON M.D.

Surgery

205 S FRONT ST FL 4
HARRISBURG, PA 17104

Dauphin County (717) 231-8555

CATHY A. CUSTER C.R.N.P.

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

205 S FRONT ST FL 4
HARRISBURG, PA 17104

Dauphin County (717) 231-8555

MARANDA SHARON GIBB PA-C

Physician Assistant (Medical)

205 S FRONT ST FL 4
HARRISBURG, PA 17104

Dauphin County (717) 231-8555

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 Ahmad Abrishamchian's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ahmad Abrishamchian is 1518028596. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 13, 2006.

Where is Ahmad Abrishamchian located?

Ahmad Abrishamchian practices at 205 S Front St Fl 4, Harrisburg, PA 17104. The listed phone number is (717) 231-8555.

What is Ahmad Abrishamchian's specialty?

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

Is Ahmad Abrishamchian enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ahmad Abrishamchian 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 Ahmad Abrishamchian's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ahmad Abrishamchian reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Pinnacle Health Medical Services (Harrisburg, PA) and Pinnacle Health Cardiovascular Institute Inc (Wormleysburg, PA). 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 Ahmad Abrishamchian's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Ahmad Abrishamchian affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ahmad Abrishamchian is affiliated with Upmc Carlisle, Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals, Upmc Lititz, Upmc Memorial and Upmc Hanover.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ahmad Abrishamchian was last updated on January 9, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.