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DR. AKSHAY KUMAR THAPAR M.D.
NPI 1578849527
Emergency Medicine in Long Beach, CA

Active since October 21, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.91/100
CMS Quality Rating
1050 LINDEN AVE, EMERGENCY DEPT, LONG BEACH, CA 90813(562) 491-9762 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 24, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Akshay Kumar Thapar M.d. NPPES

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

DR. AKSHAY KUMAR THAPAR M.D. (NPI 1578849527) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Long Beach, California, licensed in California (A125454) and active in the NPI registry since October 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578849527
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AKSHAY KUMAR THAPARCredential: M.D.
Location Address1050 LINDEN AVE, EMERGENCY DEPTLong Beach, CA 90813-3321
Mailing Address1400 Pelham Pkwy S, Building 6// Suite 1b25Bronx, NY 10461-1138 · (718) 918-5820
Phone(562) 491-9762
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateOctober 21, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 24, 2013
✔ NPI 1578849527 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A125454
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1050 LINDEN AVE, Long Beach, CA 90813
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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. Akshay Kumar Thapar 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 ID2668607292
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131106001387
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Akshay Thapar reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cep America - California
Same address
Emergency Medicine
1050 LINDEN AVE
Long Beach, CA 90813
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,204 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144849530 (562) 491-9000
Stephen R. Shea, M.D., Inc.
Same address
Emergency Medicine
1050 LINDEN AVE
Long Beach, CA 90813
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Stephen R Shea MD Inc
  • 50 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326079872 (562) 491-9090
Southern California Emergency Medical Group
7.4 mi
Emergency Medicine
1300 W 7TH ST
San Pedro, CA 90732
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518588433 (310) 514-5410
Redondo Emergency Physicians, Inc.
10 mi
Emergency Medicine
1145 W REDONDO BEACH BLVD
Gardena, CA 90247
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 57 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376834937 (310) 321-0143

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 6

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
165 services149 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
67 services61 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
60 services58 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
42 services37 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
20 services20 patients
X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90813 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

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.

93.91/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.22
Improvement Activities40

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.

ARUN PANIKER DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1050 LINDEN AVE
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
Los Angeles County (562) 491-9140
DR. NEEL AMAR SHAH M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1050 LINDEN AVE
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
Los Angeles County (562) 491-9761
JI SUK KIM DO
Internal Medicine
1050 LINDEN AVE
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
Los Angeles County (562) 491-9140
OLAMIDE SONUGA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1050 LINDEN AVE
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
Los Angeles County (562) 491-9140
CHANTELL STRONG
Hospitalist
1050 LINDEN AVE
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
Los Angeles County (562) 491-9000
KELLY WANG DO
Internal Medicine
1050 LINDEN AVE
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
Los Angeles County (562) 491-9140
CAOVINH T LE DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1050 LINDEN AVE
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
Los Angeles County (562) 491-9140
ANGELINE CHANG BARNES MD A MEDICAL CORPORATION
Anesthesiology
1050 LINDEN AVE
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
Los Angeles County (562) 491-9000

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 Akshay Thapar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Akshay Thapar is 1578849527. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 21, 2011.

Where is Akshay Thapar located?

Akshay Thapar practices at 1050 Linden Ave Emergency Dept, Long Beach, CA 90813. The listed phone number is (562) 491-9762.

What is Akshay Thapar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Akshay Thapar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Akshay Thapar 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 Akshay Thapar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Akshay Thapar reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Cep America - California (Long Beach, CA), Stephen R. Shea, M.D., Inc. (Long Beach, CA), Southern California Emergency Medical Group (San Pedro, CA) and Redondo Emergency Physicians, Inc. (Gardena, CA). 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 Akshay Thapar'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 Akshay Thapar was last updated on October 24, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.