Amir Garakani, M.D.
NPI 1497856520 · Psychiatry Physician · New Canaan, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Amir Garakani, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in New Canaan, CT (NPI 1497856520).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497856520
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 229479-1 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Hospital Units
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 17 |
| Clonazepam | 17 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 14 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 13 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 12 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 12 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 11 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-25
- Last updated
- 2014-01-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Amir Garakani's NPI number?
- Amir Garakani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497856520, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Amir Garakani's specialty?
- Amir Garakani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Amir Garakani located?
- Amir Garakani's practice location on file with NPPES is 208 Valley Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840-3812.
- What is Amir Garakani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Amir Garakani is (203) 801-2323.
- Does Amir Garakani accept Medicare?
- Amir Garakani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Amir Garakani's NPI active?
- Yes — Amir Garakani's NPI (1497856520) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-01-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.