Behzad Najafian, MD - Medicare Pathology in Seattle, WA

Behzad Najafian, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology" physician in Seattle, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice The Association Of University Physicians and his current practice location is 1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 598-6131.

Behzad Najafian is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD60179394) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1831246644.

Contact Information

Behzad Najafian, MD
1959 Ne Pacific St,
Seattle, WA 98195-0001
(206) 598-6131
(612) 273-1142

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBehzad Najafian
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience28 Years
Location1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Behzad Najafian graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831246644
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/04/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/21/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901996123
  • Enrollment ID: I20101015000504

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Behzad Najafian such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831246644NPI-NPPES
1831246644MedicaidWA
0270603OtherWAL&I

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0101XPathology - Anatomic Pathology MD60179394 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Washington Medical CtrSeattle, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Association Of University Physicians04461626973017

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Behzad Najafian allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Association Of University Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023041159
PECOS PAC ID: 0446162697
Enrollment ID: O20031105000244

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Behzad Najafian is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Behzad Najafian, MD
Po Box 50095,
Seattle, WA 98145-5095

Ph: (206) 543-6420
Behzad Najafian, MD
1959 Ne Pacific St,
Seattle, WA 98195-0001

Ph: (206) 598-6131

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