Babak Darvish, MD
Babak Darvish, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in Encino, CA, registered under NPI 1528154192. This provider registers 3 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
The practice address on file is 17525 VENTURA BLVD SUITE #203, Encino, CA 91316. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| A65838 | CA | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation… |
| A65838 | CA | Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine… primary |
| A65838 | CA | Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine &… |
This provider holds licence A65838 issued in CA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.
What Neuromuscular Medicine covers
A physician who specializes in neuromuscular medicine possesses specialized knowledge in the science, clinical evaluation and management of these disorders. This encompasses the knowledge of the pathology, diagnosis and treatment of these disorders at a level that is significantly beyond the training and knowledge expected of a general neurologist, child neurologist or physiatrist. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 2081N0008X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 3 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208100000X | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician | A65838 | CA | |
| 2081N0008X | Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Neuromuscular Medicine | A65838 | CA | primary |
| 2081S0010X | Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Sports Medicine | A65838 | CA |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1528154192 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Oct 4, 2006 |
| Last updated | Mar 15, 2014 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Male |
| Credential | MD |
| Practice address |
17525 VENTURA BLVD SUITE #203 Encino, CA 91316 (818) 225-5362 |
| Mailing address |
11301 WILSHIRE BLVD DEPT. OF PM&R, MAIL CODE #117 Los Angeles, CA 90073 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
Sum = 68 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 2 · actual last digit = 2
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.