Physician Profile
Ceylan Z. Cankurtaran, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cankurtaran
Based in Santa Monica, CA, Ceylan Z. Cankurtaran, MD is listed in the NPI registry under nuclear medicine. Ceylan is also listed as specializing in diagnostic radiology. Medicare claims data shows Ceylan provided 30,979 services to 3,002 patients. The services billed most often include injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml, low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, and ct scan head or brain without contrast.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (310) 301-6800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1250 16TH ST
Santa Monica, CA 90404
1500 San Pablo St Fl 2
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
30,979 services · 3,002 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
620 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70553 |
253 | More than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
232 | More than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70553 |
188 | More than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
184 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing | Imaging | 76377 |
175 | More than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
153 | More than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | Imaging | 72125 |
149 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
111 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72141 |
106 | More than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other nuclear medicines in Santa Monica 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ct scan head or brain without contrast 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Cankurtaran specialize in?
Dr. Cankurtaran is a nuclear medicine in Santa Monica, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Cankurtaran located?
Dr. Cankurtaran is listed at 1250 16Th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cankurtaran's phone number?
The number on file is (310) 301-6800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Cankurtaran?
Dr. Cankurtaran's National Provider Identifier is 1508064619. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Cankurtaran go to medical school?
Dr. Cankurtaran attended Other, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Cankurtaran have?
Dr. Cankurtaran has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Cankurtaran do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cankurtaran performs imaging including ct scan head or brain without contrast and mri scan of brain before and after contrast. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Cankurtaran's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cankurtaran. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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