TARA KARAMLOU MD – NPI #1053512186
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

TARA KARAMLOU is a thoracic surgeon located in SAN DIEGO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1053512186 to TARA KARAMLOU on May 29, 2007. 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 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on May 24, 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 TARA KARAMLOU below.

NPI Profile for
TARA KARAMLOU

NPI Number
1053512186
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
TARA KARAMLOU
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 966-8030 Fax:
Mailing address
3020 CHILDRENS WAY # MC5078
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123-4223
Phone: (503) 481-8556 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
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)
CA A122317
208600000X
- Surgery
OR LL16407

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
Affiliations
TARA KARAMLOU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CLEVELAND CLINIC
      9500 EUCLID AVENUE
      CLEVELAND, OH 44195

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