Bahador M Tafazoli, MD
Sleep Medicine Family Medicine
Bahador M Tafazoli is a Sleep Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Cullman, AL with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: EMERGENCY MEDICINE, SLEEP MEDICINE
Patients across AL can see Bahador M Tafazoli, MD in person in Cullman or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 28+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.34/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 54% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 101dNPPES updated 2026-02-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1890 Al Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35058-3601
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Alabama.
MIPS Score
202384.34/100
Alabama avg: 81.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.7 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in AlabamaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
653
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
374
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,837
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $886k
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$10.5k received from industry
192 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Bahador M Tafazoli's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 10, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
28 years in practice
Experienced
A Family Medicine Physician who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.
Taxonomy: 207QS1201X
Mailing address
Po Box 2895, Cullman, AL 35056-2895
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 021307
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Sleep Medicine Care With Bahador M Tafazoli
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Bahador M Tafazoli for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cullman required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bahador M Tafazoli
Dr. Tafazoli is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cullman, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (256) 903-0300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1890 Al Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35058-3601
Mailing Address
Po Box 2895, Cullman, AL 35056-2895
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