Saba Ziaee, MD
NPI 1396004107 · Rheumatology Physician · Walnut Creek, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saba Ziaee, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Walnut Creek, CA (NPI 1396004107).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396004107
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A129365 (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
14 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
1,361 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 534 | $152 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 534 | $19 |
| Administration of Non-Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96401 | 106 | $96 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 66 | $163 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 31 | $259 |
| 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 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 155 | 61 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 147 | 46 |
| Prednisone | 115 | 45 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 68 | 24 |
| Allopurinol | 57 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 29 | 17 |
| Pregabalin | 27 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,379 across 74 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
- 2012-05-14
- Last updated
- 2021-12-27
- Certified
- 2021-12-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saba Ziaee's NPI number?
- Saba Ziaee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396004107, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saba Ziaee's specialty?
- Saba Ziaee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Saba Ziaee located?
- Saba Ziaee's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 La Casa Via Ste 204, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3007.
- What is Saba Ziaee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saba Ziaee is (925) 210-1050.
- Does Saba Ziaee accept Medicare?
- Saba Ziaee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saba Ziaee's NPI active?
- Yes — Saba Ziaee's NPI (1396004107) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.