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DR. FAWAD TAJ M.D.
NPI 1780816843
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Highland Hills, OH

Active since August 21, 2009PECOS Enrolled
90.9/100
CMS Quality Rating
4199 MILLPOND DR, HIGHLAND HILLS, OH 44122(216) 302-3171(847) 787-1535 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 30, 2026, Nov 18, 2025, Feb 15, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Fawad Taj M.d. NPPES

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

DR. FAWAD TAJ M.D. (NPI 1780816843) is an individual psychiatry provider in Highland Hills, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.125379) and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Uh Cleveland Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Mentor.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780816843
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. FAWAD TAJCredential: M.D.
Location Address4199 MILLPOND DRHighland Hills, OH 44122-5731
Mailing Address4199 Millpond DrCleveland, OH 44122-5731 · (216) 302-3171 · Fax (847) 787-1535
Phone(216) 302-3171
Fax(847) 787-1535
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 30, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1780816843 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.125379
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
4199 MILLPOND DR, Highland Hills, OH 44122
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 19220 Mentor AveMentor, OH 44060-6412 · Phone (440) 255-1700 · Fax (877) 242-9583

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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. Fawad Taj 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 ID8022328723
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151109002589
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

2

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

University Primary Care Practices Inc
1.0 mi
Internal Medicine
3605 WARRENSVILLE CENTER RD
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 1,437 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720220098 (216) 383-6776
University Hospitals Medical Group Inc
5.8 mi
Multi-Specialty
11100 EUCLID AVE
Cleveland, OH 44106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 3,958 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669499414 (216) 844-1000

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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
75 services11 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
13 services13 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Uh Cleveland Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360137
Location11100 Euclid AvenueCleveland, OH 44106 · Cuyahoga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44122 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
$166.65 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $41.66 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

90.9/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.8
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

HIGHLAND SPRINGS PHYSICIAN GROUP, LLC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
4199 MILLPOND DR
HIGHLAND HILLS, OH 44122
Cuyahoga County (216) 242-4760
STACEY AITON LPC
Counselor (Professional)
4199 MILLPOND DR
HIGHLAND HILLS, OH 44122
Cuyahoga County (216) 302-3116
AMANDA MILLS LPCC
Counselor (Mental Health)
4199 MILLPOND DR
HIGHLAND HILLS, OH 44122
Cuyahoga County (216) 224-3904
BRANDY SAMANTHA NICOLE HILL PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
4199 MILLPOND DR
HIGHLAND HILLS, OH 44122
Cuyahoga County (216) 302-3070
HIGHLAND SPRINGS, LLC
Psychiatric Hospital
4199 MILLPOND DR
HIGHLAND HILLS, OH 44122
Cuyahoga County (216) 302-3070
AMY STRALKA-LARSON NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
4199 MILLPOND DR
HIGHLAND HILLS, OH 44122
Cuyahoga County (216) 302-3070
SIMEON ANTRON CULLENS
Pharmacist (Psychiatric)
4199 MILLPOND DR
HIGHLAND HILLS, OH 44122
Cuyahoga County (216) 302-3070
LAUREN WELNER PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
4199 MILLPOND DR
HIGHLAND HILLS, OH 44122
Cuyahoga County (216) 303-3070

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 Fawad Taj's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fawad Taj is 1780816843. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2009.

Where is Fawad Taj located?

Fawad Taj practices at 4199 Millpond Dr, Highland Hills, OH 44122. The listed phone number is (216) 302-3171.

What is Fawad Taj's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Fawad Taj enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fawad Taj 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 Fawad Taj's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Fawad Taj reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Primary Care Practices Inc (Shaker Heights, OH) and University Hospitals Medical Group Inc (Cleveland, OH). 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 Fawad Taj's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Fawad Taj accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. and 4 other insurers list Fawad Taj 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 Fawad Taj affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Fawad Taj is affiliated with Uh Cleveland Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fawad Taj was last updated on October 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 days 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.