Dr Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Washington, DC

Dr Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Washington, District Of Columbia. He graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates and his current practice location is 2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, District Of Columbia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (202) 741-2800.

Dr Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number L.5059SP) 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 1437689478.

Contact Information

Dr Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD
2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw,
Washington, DC 20037-3201
(202) 741-2800
(202) 741-2805



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience19 Years
Location2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, District Of Columbia
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:
  • Dr Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437689478
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/13/2017
  • Last Update Date: 10/27/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648516211
  • Enrollment ID: I20221025001252

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437689478NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology HSE24976 (Florida)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology L.5059SP (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
George Washington Univ HospitalWashington, DCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates4082528898651

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Entity NameMedical Faculty Associates, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417990581
PECOS PAC ID: 4082528898
Enrollment ID: O20031117000341

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD
P.o. Box 830941, Msc# 559,
Birmingham, AL 35283

Ph: (205) 325-8536
Dr Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD
2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw,
Washington, DC 20037-3201

Ph: (202) 741-2800

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