Pouya Afshar, M.D.
NPI 1184958977 · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pouya Afshar, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1184958977).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184958977
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A107069 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 142 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 445 | 89 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 383 | 55 |
| Gabapentin | 369 | 67 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 312 | 44 |
| Famotidine | 227 | 37 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 210 | 50 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 across 1 record (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
- 2009-09-25
- Last updated
- 2022-09-19
- Certified
- 2021-07-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pouya Afshar's NPI number?
- Pouya Afshar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184958977, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pouya Afshar's specialty?
- Pouya Afshar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pouya Afshar located?
- Pouya Afshar's practice location on file with NPPES is 7801 Mission Center Ct Ste 310, San Diego, CA 92108-1316.
- What is Pouya Afshar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pouya Afshar is (619) 795-8346.
- Does Pouya Afshar accept Medicare?
- Pouya Afshar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pouya Afshar's NPI active?
- Yes — Pouya Afshar's NPI (1184958977) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.