Mehras Akhavan, MD
NPI 1497817332 · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Sherman Oaks, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mehras Akhavan, MD is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider in Sherman Oaks, CA (NPI 1497817332).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497817332
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A82275 (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
1,070 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 644 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 252 | $98 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 67 | $134 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 31 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 28 | $62 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 3 Or More Muscles |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 148 | 19 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 90 | 13 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 48 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 41 | — |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 36 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 34 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 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
- 2006-12-15
- Last updated
- 2012-07-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mehras Akhavan's NPI number?
- Mehras Akhavan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497817332, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mehras Akhavan's specialty?
- Mehras Akhavan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mehras Akhavan located?
- Mehras Akhavan's practice location on file with NPPES is 4940 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 301, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-1742.
- What is Mehras Akhavan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mehras Akhavan is (818) 990-9050.
- Does Mehras Akhavan accept Medicare?
- Mehras Akhavan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mehras Akhavan's NPI active?
- Yes — Mehras Akhavan's NPI (1497817332) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.