Afshin Nahavandi, M.D.
NPI 1518935808 · Hospitalist Physician · Escondido, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Afshin Nahavandi, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Escondido, CA (NPI 1518935808).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518935808
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A86078 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
3,276 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 50 Minutes99233 | 1,037 | $121 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 580 | $80 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 564 | $118 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 499 | $112 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 285 | $77 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 136 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 64 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 101 | 43 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 95 | 23 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 74 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 69 | 31 |
| Gabapentin | 65 | 17 |
| Furosemide | 64 | 27 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 62 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-10
- Last updated
- 2017-11-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Afshin Nahavandi's NPI number?
- Afshin Nahavandi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518935808, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Afshin Nahavandi's specialty?
- Afshin Nahavandi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Afshin Nahavandi located?
- Afshin Nahavandi's practice location on file with NPPES is 2185 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92029-4159.
- What is Afshin Nahavandi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Afshin Nahavandi is (760) 739-2370.
- Does Afshin Nahavandi accept Medicare?
- Afshin Nahavandi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Afshin Nahavandi's NPI active?
- Yes — Afshin Nahavandi's NPI (1518935808) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-11-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.