BAHAR BASSIRI GHARB M.D., PHD – NPI #1053609453
Plastic Surgery

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Plastic Surgery

BAHAR BASSIRI GHARB is a plastic surgeon located in CLEVELAND, OH. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1053609453 to BAHAR BASSIRI GHARB on July 19, 2011. 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 208200000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Plastic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 12 years ago on Jul 10, 2014. 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 BAHAR BASSIRI GHARB below.

NPI Profile for
BAHAR BASSIRI GHARB

NPI Number
1053609453
Enumeration Date

(about 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
BAHAR BASSIRI GHARB
Credentials
M.D., PHD
Primary location
9500 EUCLID AVE
A60
CLEVELAND, OH 44195-0001
Phone: (502) 377-3424 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
208200000X
- Plastic Surgery (Primary)		 OH 35.123402
2082S0105X
- Plastic Surgery / Surgery of the Hand		 OH 35.123402
2082S0099X
- Plastic Surgery / Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck		 OH 35.123402

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

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
BAHAR BASSIRI GHARB is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CLEVELAND CLINIC
      9500 EUCLID AVENUE
      CLEVELAND, OH 44195

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