MORAD TOURAH MD – NPI #1518054915
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

MORAD TOURAH is a surgeon located in LOS ANGELES, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1518054915 to MORAD TOURAH on October 06, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his former name MORAD H AKHONDZADEH. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Jun 04, 2018. 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 MORAD TOURAH below.

NPI Profile for
MORAD TOURAH

NPI Number
1518054915
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MORAD TOURAH
Former Name: MORAD H AKHONDZADEH
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3756 SANTA ROSALIA DR STE 100
LOS ANGELES, CA 90008
Phone: (310) 742-5961 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
1414 S Grand Ave
Suite 410
Los Angeles, CA 90015-3067
Phone: (310) 429-3326
310 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1312
Phone: (310) 742-5961
Mailing address
PO BOX 1897
SANTA MONICA, CA 90406-1897
Phone: (310) 429-3326 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
CA A54059
2086S0127X
- Surgery / Trauma Surgery
CA A54059

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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