Nick Pakzad, M.D.
NPI 1316280555 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Walnut Creek, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nick Pakzad, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Walnut Creek, CA (NPI 1316280555).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316280555
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A138152 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
2,032 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 511 | $240 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 311 | $91 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 265 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 155 | $143 |
| Critical Care, Each Additional 30 Minutes99292 | 113 | $120 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 63 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 125 | 25 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 93 | 25 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 78 | 34 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 73 | 17 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 69 | 16 |
| Nintedanib Esylatebrand: Ofev | 39 | — |
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
- 2013-04-05
- Last updated
- 2024-04-18
- Certified
- 2024-04-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nick Pakzad's NPI number?
- Nick Pakzad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316280555, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nick Pakzad's specialty?
- Nick Pakzad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nick Pakzad located?
- Nick Pakzad's practice location on file with NPPES is 2700 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3462.
- What is Nick Pakzad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nick Pakzad is (925) 939-3050.
- Does Nick Pakzad accept Medicare?
- Nick Pakzad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nick Pakzad's NPI active?
- Yes — Nick Pakzad's NPI (1316280555) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.