Kousha Zarnegar, M.D.
NPI 1326082876 · Nuclear Medicine Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nuclear Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kousha Zarnegar, M.D. is a Nuclear Medicine Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1326082876).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326082876
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nuclear Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A52110 (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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
6 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
490 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 255 | $108 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study Whole Body With Ct Scan78816 | 41 | $109 |
| Injection for X-Ray Imaging Procedure Into Vein of Arm Or Leg36005 | 38 | $265 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect78452 | 35 | $72 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 28 | $1,701 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician93018 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$113 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (5)
- 9400 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92093-3401Phone: (800) 926-8273Fax: (888) 539-8781
- 9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037-1300Phone: (800) 926-8273Fax: (888) 539-8781
- 330 Lewis StSan Diego, CA 92103-2108Phone: (800) 926-8273Fax: (888) 539-8781
- 6655 Alvarado RdSan Diego, CA 92120-5208Phone: (800) 926-8273Fax: (888) 539-8781
- 1401 W Merced AveVip-Wc PetWest Covina, CA 91790-3401Phone: (626) 813-9988
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-15
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
- Certified
- 2024-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kousha Zarnegar's NPI number?
- Kousha Zarnegar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326082876, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kousha Zarnegar's specialty?
- Kousha Zarnegar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nuclear Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kousha Zarnegar located?
- Kousha Zarnegar's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000.
- What is Kousha Zarnegar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kousha Zarnegar is (800) 926-8273.
- Does Kousha Zarnegar accept Medicare?
- Kousha Zarnegar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kousha Zarnegar's NPI active?
- Yes — Kousha Zarnegar's NPI (1326082876) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.