Payman Vahedifar, M.D
NPI 1275522096 · Nephrology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Payman Vahedifar, M.D is a Nephrology Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1275522096).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275522096
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A62526 (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
5,830 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 1,228 | $130 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,016 | $86 |
| Prolonged Hospital Inpatient Or Observation Care Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Total Time for the Primary Service (when the Primary Service Has Been Selected Using Time on the Date of the Primary Service); Each Additional 15 Minutes By ThG0316 | 318 | $33 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 281 | $190 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 220 | $9 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 91 | 39 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 72 | 30 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 54 | 18 |
| Carvedilol | 37 | 15 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 31 | 15 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 30 | — |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,435 across 55 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
- 2005-10-14
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Payman Vahedifar's NPI number?
- Payman Vahedifar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275522096, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Payman Vahedifar's specialty?
- Payman Vahedifar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Payman Vahedifar located?
- Payman Vahedifar's practice location on file with NPPES is 8635 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048-6101.
- What is Payman Vahedifar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Payman Vahedifar is (310) 659-1654.
- Does Payman Vahedifar accept Medicare?
- Payman Vahedifar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Payman Vahedifar's NPI active?
- Yes — Payman Vahedifar's NPI (1275522096) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.