DR. MARK NIKBAKHT M.D.
NPI 1730348749
Emergency Medicine in Galveston, TX
About Dr. Mark Nikbakht M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. MARK NIKBAKHT M.D. (NPI 1730348749) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (BP1-0031978) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center, and is a graduate of New York Medical College (2008).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
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. Mark Nikbakht 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
11Medicare enrollment records show Mark Nikbakht reassigns Medicare billing to 11 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Longview, TX 75601
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 272 clinicians in this Medicare group
Shreveport, LA 71103
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- 104 clinicians in this Medicare group
San Antonio, TX 78229
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 149 clinicians in this Medicare group
Fort Worth, TX 76112
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 545 clinicians in this Medicare group
Fort Worth, TX 76112
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 231 clinicians in this Medicare group
Carrollton, TX 75010
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 76 clinicians in this Medicare group
Texarkana, TX 75503
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 128 clinicians in this Medicare group
Fort Smith, AR 72903
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
- 658 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clewiston, FL 33440
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 123 clinicians in this Medicare group
Tucson, AZ 85741
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
- 664 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 4
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Willis Knighton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LAChristus St Michael Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · Texarkana, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77555 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
GALVESTON, TX 77555
GALVESTON, TX 77555
GALVESTON, TX 77555
GALVESTON, TX 77555
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 Mark Nikbakht's NPI number?
The NPI number for Mark Nikbakht is 1730348749. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2008.
Where is Mark Nikbakht located?
Mark Nikbakht practices at University Of Texas Medical Br 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-7118.
What is Mark Nikbakht's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.
Is Mark Nikbakht enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Mark Nikbakht 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 Mark Nikbakht's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Mark Nikbakht reassigns Medicare benefits to 11 organizations: Northeast Texas Emergency Physicians, PLLC (Longview, TX), Cross Lake Emergency Group, LLC (Shreveport, LA), Bexar Emergency Physicians, PLLC (San Antonio, TX), Texas Medicine Resources, LLP (Fort Worth, TX), Texas Physician Resources, LLP (Fort Worth, TX) and 6 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Mark Nikbakht's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Mark Nikbakht accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Mark Nikbakht 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 Mark Nikbakht affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Mark Nikbakht is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center and Christus St Michael Health System.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Mark Nikbakht was last updated on April 9, 2013. 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.
# Dr. Mark Nikbakht, M.D. · NPI 1730348749
Emergency Medicine physician in Galveston, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 4, 2008.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1730348749 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 4, 2008
- **Primary specialty:** Emergency Medicine · taxonomy 207P00000X
- **State license:** BP1-0031978 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BR, 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555-0001
- **Phone:** (409) 772-7118 · **Fax:** (409) 772-9068
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 11 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Northeast Texas Emergency Physicians, PLLC (NPI 1114607611, Longview, TX); Cross Lake Emergency Group, LLC (NPI 1013497114, Shreveport, LA); Bexar Emergency Physicians, PLLC (NPI 1548034994, San Antonio, TX); Texas Medicine Resources, LLP (NPI 1376581900, Fort Worth, TX); Texas Physician Resources, LLP (NPI 1639413289, Fort Worth, TX); and 6 more · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** New York Medical College, class of 2008
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** April 9, 2013
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1730348749) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.