Dr. Bizhan Aarabi, MD

  • Baltimore, MD
  • Neurosurgeon
NPI1174578876PAC ID4587677513
Medicare services, 2023
17
Part D claims, 2017
11
Publications
144
Clinical trials
5
Hospital affiliations
1
Practice address
22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Practice phone
Call (410) 328-8667
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Primary practice

University of Maryland Medical Center

Hospital · Baltimore, Maryland

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Dr. Bizhan Aarabi is a neurosurgeon in Baltimore, Maryland

Dr. Aarabi practices at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, part of University of Maryland Medical System.

Dr. Aarabi's NPI, 1174578876, was assigned on May 23, 2006. Dr. Aarabi graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 1973. Dr. Aarabi holds Maryland license D0020854.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
4587677513
NPI enumeration date
May 23, 2006
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(410) 328-8667
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
79
Medical school graduation
1973

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Bizhan Aarabi practices at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland

Dr. Aarabi's primary practice is University of Maryland Medical Center, at 22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 in Baltimore City. The practice phone is (410) 328-8667.

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Dr. Bizhan Aarabi is affiliated with 1 site of care and 2 medical groups

Dr. Aarabi's primary practice is University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, part of University of Maryland Medical System. The medical group on file is R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland. Dmand AI also links Dr. Aarabi to 1 more medical group, named with a free account.

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EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
University of Maryland Medical CenterAvailable with a free account
+1 medical groupAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Bizhan Aarabi is one of 134 neurosurgeons in Maryland

Neurological surgery is Dr. Aarabi's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207T00000X. Dr. Aarabi is board certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Aarabi is licensed in Maryland.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Neurological surgery, MarylandPrimaryLicense D0020854 · 1977 to 2026 · taxonomy 207T00000X

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists back and neck pain treatment without fusion and craniotomy among the conditions Dr. Aarabi treats.

Neurosurgeons near Dr. Aarabi

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Bizhan Aarabi billed Medicare for 17 services in 2023

CMS data shows 17 Medicare services from Dr. Aarabi across 1 procedure code in 2023. Medicare paid $30,691 for them. Every service was in a facility, such as a hospital, rather than an office.

Medicare services, 202317
Paid by Medicare$30,691
Procedure codes1

Dr. Aarabi's Medicare services by type, 2022 to 2023

  • 2022
  • 2023
Surgery
2022: 822023: 1779%
Office and hospital visits
2022: 232023: 0100%

Dr. Aarabi compared with the Maryland median for neurosurgeons, 2023

  • Dr. Aarabi
  • Maryland median
Medicare services
17vs 26994% below
Part D claims
11vs 4676% below

Medians across 113 neurosurgeons in Maryland with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Aarabi's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2023

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. Bizhan Aarabi's patients have a median age of 65

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Aarabi's median patient age at 65, with 41% women.

Dr. Aarabi's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 65

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women41%
  • Men59%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Bizhan Aarabi wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims in 2017

In 2017, Dr. Aarabi wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims. Every claim was for a generic drug. They cover 1 drug, with $92 in total drug cost.

Part D claims, 201711
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$92

Dr. Aarabi's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2017

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

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Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026

Dr. Bizhan Aarabi ranks in the 29th percentile for spinal fusion in Medicare

Dr. Aarabi accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 12 procedures of spinal fusion by Dr. Aarabi, more than 29% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Where Dr. Aarabi ranks in Medicare procedure volume

Spinal fusion
29th percentile12 procedures

CMS ranks each clinician against every clinician it reports for the same procedure category.

Laminectomy or laminotomy (partial removal of spine bones): 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. Bizhan Aarabi has 144 publications on record

Dmand AI links 144 papers to Dr. Aarabi, published from 2000 to 2025. 2021 was the busiest year, with 9. The most frequent topics are Spinal Cord Injuries, Cervical Vertebrae and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Dr. Aarabi has published most often in J Neurotrauma. Dr. Aarabi's most frequent co-authors are James S. Harrop, MD, James D. Guest, MD and Shekar N. Kurpad, MD.

Papers144
Years published2000 to 2025

Dr. Aarabi's papers by year, 2016 to 2025

Topics Dr. Aarabi writes about most

  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Cervical Vertebrae
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Decompression, Surgical
  • Brain Injuries
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Injury Severity Score

Dr. Aarabi's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Aarabi

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Bizhan Aarabi has worked on 5 clinical trials

Dmand AI links Dr. Aarabi to 5 clinical trials. 2 are still active or recruiting. Conditions studied include Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases and Central Cord Syndrome.

Clinical trials with Dr. Aarabi by phase

  1. NonePhase 1: no trials
  2. 1Phase 2: 1 trial
  3. 1Phase 2/3: 1 trial
  4. NonePhase 3: no trials
  5. NonePhase 4: no trials

Conditions in Dr. Aarabi's trials

  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Spinal Cord Diseases
  • Central Cord Syndrome
  • Paralysis
  • Quadriplegia

Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Aarabi

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Aarabi

Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Bizhan Aarabi received $1,594 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 13 general payments to Dr. Aarabi from 11 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 69% of the total. Synthes GmbH paid the most, $500.

General payments to Dr. Aarabi by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Aarabi by kind, 2016 to 2025

$1.6Kin total
  • Food and beverage$1,09469%
  • Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program$50031%

Companies that paid Dr. Aarabi the most, 2016 to 2025

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Bizhan Aarabi has 2 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 2 awards for Dr. Aarabi.

Awards and honors for Dr. Aarabi

  1. Undated
    • AANS Fellow
    • Super Doc

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Bizhan Aarabi graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Dr. Aarabi graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 1973. Dr. Aarabi is a member of AANS and CNS.

  1. Medical schoolShiraz University of Medical Sciences
  2. Board certified in neurological surgeryAmerican Board of Neurological Surgery

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Bizhan Aarabi accepts plans from 13 insurance carriers

Dr. Aarabi is in network with 13 carriers, including Aetna, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • United Healthcare
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Cigna
  • HCSC
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Plan types Dr. Aarabi accepts, by number of carriers

  1. Medicare11
  2. PPO9
  3. HMO5
  4. POS4
  5. EPO3
  6. Medicaid2

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Bizhan Aarabi's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors 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-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Bizhan Aarabi's NPI number?

Dr. Bizhan Aarabi's NPI number is 1174578876. It was assigned on May 23, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Bizhan Aarabi?

Dr. Bizhan Aarabi is a neurosurgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Neurological Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207T00000X).

Where does Dr. Bizhan Aarabi practice?

Dr. Aarabi practices at 22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Dr. Aarabi's primary practice is University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, part of University of Maryland Medical System. Dmand AI also links Dr. Aarabi to 1 medical group.

What is Dr. Bizhan Aarabi's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Aarabi is (410) 328-8667.

What is Dr. Bizhan Aarabi's medical license number?

Dr. Aarabi holds Maryland license D0020854.

Which hospitals is Dr. Bizhan Aarabi affiliated with?

Dr. Aarabi practices at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

What medical group is Dr. Bizhan Aarabi part of?

Dr. Aarabi is linked to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland. Dmand AI links Dr. Aarabi to 1 more medical group.

Does Dr. Bizhan Aarabi accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Aarabi billed Medicare for 17 services in 2023, and Dr. Aarabi accepts Medicare assignment.

Is Dr. Bizhan Aarabi board certified?

Yes. Dr. Aarabi is board certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

What services does Dr. Bizhan Aarabi bill to Medicare?

In 2023, Dr. Aarabi's most billed Medicare services were surgery: brain, spine and nerves (61312).

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Where did Dr. Bizhan Aarabi go to medical school?

Dr. Aarabi graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 1973.

What drugs does Dr. Bizhan Aarabi prescribe most?

In 2017 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Aarabi's most prescribed drugs by claims were Hydrocortisone.

Has Dr. Bizhan Aarabi received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $1,594 in general payments to Dr. Aarabi from 11 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Synthes GmbH.

How long has Dr. Bizhan Aarabi been practicing?

Dr. Aarabi graduated from medical school in 1973, 53 years ago.

Does Dr. Bizhan Aarabi do research?

Dmand AI links 144 publications to Dr. Aarabi, published from 2000 to 2025. Dr. Aarabi has worked on 5 clinical trials.

Who does Dr. Bizhan Aarabi publish with?

Dr. Aarabi's most frequent co-authors are James S. Harrop, MD (50 shared papers), James D. Guest, MD (33 shared papers) and Shekar N. Kurpad, MD (27 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Bizhan Aarabi accept?

Dr. Aarabi is in network with 13 carriers, including Aetna, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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