Saman Lashkari, M.D.
NPI 1447282421 · Nephrology Physician · Tarzana, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saman Lashkari, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Tarzana, CA (NPI 1447282421).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447282421
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A60443 (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
19 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
5,732 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 | 808 | $138 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 605 | $194 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 473 | $98 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 456 | $16 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 440 | $54 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 221 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 542 | 127 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 508 | 134 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 473 | 117 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 455 | 123 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 437 | 107 |
| Metformin Hcl | 339 | 98 |
| Semaglutide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,427 across 70 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
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2020-05-21
- Certified
- 2020-05-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saman Lashkari's NPI number?
- Saman Lashkari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447282421, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saman Lashkari's specialty?
- Saman Lashkari is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Saman Lashkari located?
- Saman Lashkari's practice location on file with NPPES is 18840 Ventura Blvd Ste 207, Tarzana, CA 91356-3381.
- What is Saman Lashkari's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saman Lashkari is (818) 757-1212.
- Does Saman Lashkari accept Medicare?
- Saman Lashkari is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saman Lashkari's NPI active?
- Yes — Saman Lashkari's NPI (1447282421) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.