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Dr. Mercedeh Baghai, MD
NPI1528014644PAC ID3274507082
- Medicare services, 2024
- 132
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 97
- Part D claims, 2024
- 247
- Publications
- 1
- Hospital affiliations
- 3
- Practice address
- 1800 Spring Ridge Drive, Susanville, CA 96130
- Practice phone
- Call (530) 252-2000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
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Dr. Mercedeh Baghai is a general surgeon in Susanville, California
Dr. Baghai practices at Banner Lassen Medical Center in Susanville, California, part of Banner Health.
Dr. Baghai's NPI, 1528014644, was assigned on May 26, 2006. Dr. Baghai graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1997. Dr. Baghai holds California license A94732.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1528014644NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 3274507082
- NPI enumeration date
- May 26, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (530) 252-2000
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
- Get email
- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Female
- Estimated age
- 55
- Medical school graduation
- 1997
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Mercedeh Baghai practices at Banner Lassen Medical Center in Susanville, California
Dr. Baghai's primary practice is Banner Lassen Medical Center, at 1800 Spring Ridge Drive, Susanville, CA 96130 in Lassen County. The practice phone is (530) 252-2000.
- Banner Lassen Medical Center1800 Spring Ridge Drive, Susanville, CA 96130 · Lassen CountyPhone(530) 252-2000
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Mercedeh Baghai is affiliated with 4 sites of care
Dr. Baghai's primary practice is Banner Lassen Medical Center in Susanville, California, part of Banner Health. Dr. Baghai is also affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Dmand AI also links Dr. Baghai to 1 more hospital and 1 physician office, each named with a free account.
Torrance Memorial Medical Center1 hospitalName with a free account1 physician officeName with a free account
See all 4 affiliations for Dr. BaghaiSources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Mercedeh Baghai's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Baghai practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Available with a free account |
| +3 more affiliated sites | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Mercedeh Baghai is one of 2,926 general surgeons in California
Surgery is Dr. Baghai's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Baghai is licensed in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Surgery, CaliforniaPrimary
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2,926general surgeons in California
2general surgeons in Susanville
2general surgeons at Banner Lassen Medical CenterSources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Mercedeh Baghai billed Medicare for 132 services in 2024
CMS data shows 132 Medicare services from Dr. Baghai across 6 procedure codes in 2024, for 97 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $11,467 for them.
Medicare services, 2024132
Medicare patients97
Paid by Medicare$11,467
Procedure codes6
Dr. Baghai's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 1032024: 1096%
- Surgery
- 2023: 202024: 2315%
Where Dr. Baghai's Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office9068%
- In a facility4232%
Dr. Baghai compared with the California median for general surgeons, 2024
- Dr. Baghai
- California median
- Medicare services
- 132vs 16620% below
- Medicare patients
- 97vs 12120% below
- Part D claims
- 149vs 344.4 times
Medians across 2,606 general surgeons in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Baghai's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Mercedeh Baghai treated 97 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 73
CMS counts 97 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Baghai in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 44 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 39% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.06, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Baghai's median patient age at 55, with 48% women.
Medicare patients, 202497
Average age73
Average risk score1.06
Also on Medicaid39%
Dr. Baghai's Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Dr. Baghai's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women5456%
- Men4344%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Baghai's Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Mood disorders27%
- Anxiety25%
- COPD24%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Baghai's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 55
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women48%
- Men52%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Mercedeh Baghai wrote 247 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Baghai wrote 247 Medicare Part D claims for 71 patients. 90% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 149 of them, across 7 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $8,841 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 125 claims across 7 drugs.
Part D claims, 2024247
Drugs named by CMS7
Total drug cost$8,841
Part D patients71
Dr. Baghai's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic222 claims90%
- Brand-name25 claims10%
Dr. Baghai's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Baghai's Part D claims, 2024
- Opioids14%34 of 247 claims
- Antibiotics16%39 of 247 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 1252024: 14919%
Drugs named by CMS: 7 in 2024, 7 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
How Dr. Mercedeh Baghai takes part in Medicare
Dr. Baghai accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Colonoscopy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Hernia repair (minimally invasive): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. Mercedeh Baghai has 1 publication on record
Dmand AI links 1 paper to Dr. Baghai in 2019. Dr. Baghai's most frequent co-authors are James Graham Bittner, MD and Brian Jacob, MD.
Papers1
Dr. Baghai's most frequent co-authors
Recent publications by Dr. Baghai
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Mercedeh Baghai received $27,047 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 141 general payments to Dr. Baghai from 22 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Travel and lodging make up the largest share, 39% of the total. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. paid the most, $16,386.
General payments to Dr. Baghai by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Baghai by kind, 2016 to 2025
$27Kin total
- Travel and lodging$10,44139%
- Food and beverage$8,27131%
- Education$7,00026%
- Consulting fees$1,3005%
- Gifts$340%
Companies that paid Dr. Baghai the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Mercedeh Baghai graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Dr. Baghai graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1997.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Mercedeh Baghai's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Mercedeh Baghai's NPI number?
Dr. Mercedeh Baghai's NPI number is 1528014644. It was assigned on May 26, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Mercedeh Baghai?
Dr. Mercedeh Baghai is a general surgeon in Susanville, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).
Where does Dr. Mercedeh Baghai practice?
Dr. Baghai practices at 1800 Spring Ridge Drive, Susanville, CA 96130. Dr. Baghai's primary practice is Banner Lassen Medical Center in Susanville, California, part of Banner Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Baghai to 1 hospital and 1 physician office.
What is Dr. Mercedeh Baghai's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Baghai is (530) 252-2000.
What is Dr. Mercedeh Baghai's medical license number?
Dr. Baghai holds California license A94732.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mercedeh Baghai affiliated with?
Dr. Baghai practices at Banner Lassen Medical Center in Susanville, California. Dr. Baghai is also affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Dmand AI links Dr. Baghai to 1 more hospital.
Does Dr. Mercedeh Baghai accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Baghai billed Medicare for 132 services in 2024, and Dr. Baghai accepts Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Mercedeh Baghai see?
CMS counts 97 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Baghai in 2024, with an average age of 73.
What services does Dr. Mercedeh Baghai bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Baghai's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99214), surgery: digestive system (43239) and office visit, new patient (99204).
Where did Dr. Mercedeh Baghai go to medical school?
Dr. Baghai graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1997.
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What drugs does Dr. Mercedeh Baghai prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Baghai's most prescribed drugs by claims were Pantoprazole Sodium, Tramadol HCl and Sucralfate.
Has Dr. Mercedeh Baghai received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $27,047 in general payments to Dr. Baghai from 22 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
How long has Dr. Mercedeh Baghai been practicing?
Dr. Baghai graduated from medical school in 1997, 29 years ago.
Does Dr. Mercedeh Baghai do research?
Dmand AI links 1 publication to Dr. Baghai.
Who does Dr. Mercedeh Baghai publish with?
Dr. Baghai's most frequent co-authors are James Graham Bittner, MD (1 shared paper) and Brian Jacob, MD (1 shared paper).
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