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DR. MARK NIKBAKHT M.D.
NPI 1730348749
Emergency Medicine in Galveston, TX

Active since June 04, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BR, 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 772-7118(409) 772-9068 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 9, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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

NPI1730348749
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MARK NIKBAKHTCredential: M.D.
Location AddressUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BR, 301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-0001
Mailing Address301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555-5302 · (409) 772-7118 · Fax (409) 772-9068
Phone(409) 772-7118
Fax(409) 772-9068
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 4, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 9, 2013
✔ NPI 1730348749 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · BP1-0031978
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.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BR, Galveston, TX 77555
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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, CHRISTUS Health Plan, 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. 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.

PECOS PAC ID1951578145
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210223000243
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 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.

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.
200 services196 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.
112 services108 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.
71 services70 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.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190111
Location2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician 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.

New Patient
$88.24 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $22.06 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.90 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $25.22 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
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.

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.

DR. JOSEPH ULYSSES GAJAN IV AU.D.
Audiologist
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BR, 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2711
NEMUEL ABASTA CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BR, 301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-1825
DR. PATRICK MULDOWNEY PA, PHD
Physician Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BR, 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (281) 269-6700
ERIN LEIGH HOMMEL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BR, 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, 6.608 REBECCA SEALY
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-1987

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.

What insurance does Mark Nikbakht accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan 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.

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.