ASHKAN SHAHKARAMI M.D
NPI 1821226994
Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology in Visalia, CA

Active since June 29, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
119 S LOCUST ST STE B, VISALIA, CA 93291(559) 366-7177(866) 421-1361 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 16, 2020, Oct 29, 2019, Nov 13, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Ashkan Shahkarami M.d NPPES

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

ASHKAN SHAHKARAMI M.D (NPI 1821226994) is an individual vascular & interventional radiology provider in Visalia, California, licensed in California (A137052) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821226994
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0204X
Provider Legal NameASHKAN SHAHKARAMICredential: M.D
Location Address119 S LOCUST ST STE BVisalia, CA 93291-6251
Mailing Address1700 S Court St Ste FVisalia, CA 93277-4931 · (559) 734-9244 · Fax (559) 734-6932
Fax(866) 421-1361
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 29, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 16, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 16, 2020
NPI 1821226994 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Vascular & Interventional RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0204X
License Licensed in CA · A137052
Definition
A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
119 S LOCUST ST STE B, Visalia, CA 93291

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ashkan Shahkarami 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 ID7719292036
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150817000668
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 69

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.

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.
1,293 services847 patients
X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046
A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
437 services423 patients
Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
254 services233 patients
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 74018
An X-ray of the abdomen, 1 view, is a quick and painless imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the structures in your abdomen, such as the stomach, liver, and intestines. This can help identify issues like blockages, infections, or injuries.
229 services191 patients
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177
A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.
175 services167 patients
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 71275
A CT scan of the chest with contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses X-rays and a special dye to get detailed images of your blood vessels in the chest. This helps in diagnosing conditions related to heart and lungs.
117 services117 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93291 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
$90.32 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $22.58 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.16 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $18.29 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Prevention of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) - Related Bloodstream Infections
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo central venous catheter (CVC) insertion for whom CVC was inserted with all elements of maximal sterile barrier technique, hand hygiene, skin preparation and, if ultrasound is used, sterile ultrasound…
93%107 patients
Radiation Consideration for Adult CT: Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques
Percentage of final reports for patients aged 18 years and older undergoing CT with documentation that one or more of the following dose reduction techniques were used: - Automated exposure control - Adjustment of the mA and/or kV according to patient size -…
98%694 patients
Radiology: Stenosis Measurement in Carotid Imaging Reports
Percentage of final reports for carotid imaging studies (neck magnetic resonance angiography [MRA], neck computed tomography angiography [CTA], neck duplex ultrasound, carotid angiogram) performed that include direct or indirect reference to measurements of…
99%106 patients
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.

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 Ashkan Shahkarami's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ashkan Shahkarami is 1821226994. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2009.

Where is Ashkan Shahkarami located?

Ashkan Shahkarami practices at 119 S Locust St Ste B, Visalia, CA 93291. The listed phone number is (559) 366-7177.

What is Ashkan Shahkarami's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Vascular & Interventional Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0204X.

Is Ashkan Shahkarami enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ashkan Shahkarami 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ashkan Shahkarami was last updated on March 16, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.