TAREK H. SHAHBANDAR M.D. – NPI #1922007749
Anesthesiology

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

TAREK SHAHBANDAR is an anesthesiologist located in MERRILLVILLE, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1922007749 to TAREK SHAHBANDAR on July 14, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207LP2900X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Sep 30, 2015. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for TAREK SHAHBANDAR below.

NPI Profile for
TAREK H. SHAHBANDAR

NPI Number
1922007749
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
TAREK H. SHAHBANDAR
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
8687 CONNECTICUT ST
STE D
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-5541
Phone: (219) 750-9630 Fax: (219) 750-9451
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for TAREK SHAHBANDAR

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDIN200489820A
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207LP2900X
- Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine (Primary)
IN 01058916A
208VP0014X
- Pain Medicine / Interventional Pain Medicine
IN 01058916A

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Additional Information

Education
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN - Graduated 1990
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
TAREK SHAHBANDAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • METHODIST HOSPITALS INC
      600 GRANT ST
      GARY, IN 46402

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