Behnam Khaleghi, MD
NPI 1154306678 · Rheumatology Physician · Orange, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Behnam Khaleghi, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Orange, CA (NPI 1154306678).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154306678
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C54349 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,310 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 349 | $195 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 296 | $138 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 165 | $109 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 145 | $99 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Joint Or Other Extremity Structure Except Blood Vessels76882 | 97 | $71 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 334 | 93 |
| Prednisone | 289 | 110 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 246 | 87 |
| Gabapentin | 202 | 79 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 186 | 71 |
| Leflunomide | 107 | 48 |
| Denosumabbrand: Prolia | 97 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,861 across 233 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-07
- Last updated
- 2012-02-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Behnam Khaleghi's NPI number?
- Behnam Khaleghi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154306678, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Behnam Khaleghi's specialty?
- Behnam Khaleghi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Behnam Khaleghi located?
- Behnam Khaleghi's practice location on file with NPPES is 805 W La Veta Ave, Orange, CA 92868-3901.
- What is Behnam Khaleghi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Behnam Khaleghi is (714) 628-9342.
- Does Behnam Khaleghi accept Medicare?
- Behnam Khaleghi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Behnam Khaleghi's NPI active?
- Yes — Behnam Khaleghi's NPI (1154306678) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-02-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.