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DR. SASSAN RAFIZADEH M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1992239792
Anesthesiology in Santa Monica, CA

Active since April 18, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1205 1/2 MONTANA AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403(310) 903-9790 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 11, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 11, 2020, Apr 18, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Sassan Rafizadeh M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. SASSAN RAFIZADEH M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1992239792) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Santa Monica, California, licensed in California (A159882) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Toledo College Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992239792
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SASSAN RAFIZADEHCredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address1205 1/2 MONTANA AVESanta Monica, CA 90403-1707
Mailing Address4735 Sepulveda Blvd, 130Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-5418 · (310) 903-9790
Phone(310) 903-9790
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Toledo College Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 18, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 11, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 11, 2020
✔ NPI 1992239792 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A159882
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207LC0200X · License A159882 (CA)
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207LH0002X · License A159882 (CA)
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License A159882 (CA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1205 1/2 MONTANA AVE, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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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. Sassan Rafizadeh M.d., Ph.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 ID9234511692
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220801002878
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 10

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
39 services37 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
34 services34 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
32 services26 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
29 services29 patients
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537
Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
16 services15 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
14 services14 patients

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 Sassan Rafizadeh's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sassan Rafizadeh is 1992239792. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2017.

Where is Sassan Rafizadeh located?

Sassan Rafizadeh practices at 1205 1/2 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403. The listed phone number is (310) 903-9790.

What is Sassan Rafizadeh's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Sassan Rafizadeh enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sassan Rafizadeh 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 Sassan Rafizadeh was last updated on December 11, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.