Mehdi Ferdows, MD, PHD
NPI 1518960616 · Specialist · Vancouver, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mehdi Ferdows, MD, PHD is a Specialist provider in Vancouver, WA (NPI 1518960616).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518960616
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD000411 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 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
160 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 74 | $173 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 37 | $95 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 31 | $253 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 18 | $133 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $95–$253 (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 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 129 | 32 |
| Omeprazole | 104 | 35 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 89 | 88 |
| Famotidine | 69 | 27 |
| Lansoprazole | 66 | 24 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 62 | 12 |
| Peg 3350/Sod Sulf,chlr/Pot/Magbrand: Suflave | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,693 across 152 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
- 2005-05-23
- Last updated
- 2025-12-04
- Certified
- 2025-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mehdi Ferdows's NPI number?
- Mehdi Ferdows's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518960616, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mehdi Ferdows's specialty?
- Mehdi Ferdows is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Mehdi Ferdows located?
- Mehdi Ferdows's practice location on file with NPPES is 8506 E Mill Plain Blvd Ste B, Vancouver, WA 98664-2021.
- What is Mehdi Ferdows's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mehdi Ferdows is (360) 823-0880.
- Does Mehdi Ferdows accept Medicare?
- Mehdi Ferdows is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mehdi Ferdows's NPI active?
- Yes — Mehdi Ferdows's NPI (1518960616) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.