Farsheed Nikbakht, M.D.
NPI 1487695433 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Farsheed Nikbakht, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1487695433).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487695433
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A48514 (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
163 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 81 | $184 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 48 | $127 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 21 | $9 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 13 | $75 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$184 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 39 | 37 |
| Dexamethasone | 18 | 15 |
| Azithromycin | 17 | 17 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 14 | 13 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 14 | 14 |
| Famotidine | 12 | 12 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$56 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-09
- Last updated
- 2009-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Farsheed Nikbakht's NPI number?
- Farsheed Nikbakht's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487695433, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Farsheed Nikbakht's specialty?
- Farsheed Nikbakht is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Farsheed Nikbakht located?
- Farsheed Nikbakht's practice location on file with NPPES is 1521 Greenfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025-3422.
- What is Farsheed Nikbakht's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Farsheed Nikbakht is (310) 435-2864.
- Does Farsheed Nikbakht accept Medicare?
- Farsheed Nikbakht is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Farsheed Nikbakht's NPI active?
- Yes — Farsheed Nikbakht's NPI (1487695433) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.