BASSMAN TAPPUNI MD
NPI 1871097147
Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology in Cambridge, MA

Active since March 21, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139(617) 665-1597 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 25, 2022, Jul 20, 2021, Mar 22, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Bassman Tappuni Md NPPES

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

BASSMAN TAPPUNI MD (NPI 1871097147) is an individual clinical cardiac electrophysiology provider in Cambridge, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (1018743) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cambridge Health Alliance, and maintains a secondary practice location in Akron.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871097147
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0001X
Provider Legal NameBASSMAN TAPPUNICredential: MD
Location Address1493 CAMBRIDGE STCambridge, MA 02139-1099
Mailing Address525 E Market StAkron, OH 44304-1619 · (330) 253-8195 · Fax (330) 253-0853
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 25, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 25, 2024
✔ NPI 1871097147 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Clinical Cardiac ElectrophysiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0001X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 1018743
Definition
A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 35.143847 (OH)
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST, Cambridge, MA 02139

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1525 E Market StAkron, OH 44304-1619 · Phone (330) 253-8195 · Fax (330) 253-0853

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

Bassman Tappuni Md 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 ID6901153840
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250207002160
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 Bassman Tappuni reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 719 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
5700 DARROW RD STE 106
Hudson, OH 44236
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 215 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
525 E MARKET ST
Akron, OH 44304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 259 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
100 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Springfield, OH 45504
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 494 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 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.

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.
68 services50 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.
24 services24 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Cambridge Health Alliance

Acute Care Hospitals · Cambridge, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number220011
Location1493 Cambridge StreetCambridge, MA 02138 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Massachusetts General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220071
Location55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220086
Location330 Brookline AvenueBoston, MA 02215 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02139 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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 20

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

Speech-Language Pathologist
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Emergency Medicine
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Social Worker (Clinical)
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Registered Nurse
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Registered Nurse
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Social Worker (Clinical)
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Care)
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Registered Nurse (Neonatal, Low-Risk)
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

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 Bassman Tappuni's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bassman Tappuni is 1871097147. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2018.

Where is Bassman Tappuni located?

Bassman Tappuni practices at 1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139. The listed phone number is (617) 665-1597.

What is Bassman Tappuni's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, with taxonomy code 207RC0001X.

Is Bassman Tappuni enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bassman Tappuni 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 Bassman Tappuni's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bassman Tappuni reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Cambridge Public Health Commission (Cambridge, MA), Inpatient Medical Services, Inc. (Hudson, OH), 4M Hospitalist Services, LLC (Akron, OH) and Usacs Integrated Acute Care Services Of Ohio, LLC (Springfield, 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 Bassman Tappuni's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bassman Tappuni accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Taro Health list Bassman Tappuni 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 Bassman Tappuni affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bassman Tappuni is affiliated with Cambridge Health Alliance, Massachusetts General Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bassman Tappuni was last updated on November 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months 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.