Houman Behshad, OD
NPI 1528630902 · Optometrist · Tempe, AZ
Houman Behshad, OD is a Optometrist provider in Tempe, AZ (NPI 1528630902).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528630902
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OPT-002515 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 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
147 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 70 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 39 | $83 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 27 | $39 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 11 | $34 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $34–$122 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 222 | 68 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 150 | 86 |
| Timolol Maleate | 118 | 40 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 40 | 27 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 29 | 26 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 22 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 19 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$229 across 5 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
- 2021-07-14
- Last updated
- 2021-07-14
- Certified
- 2021-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Houman Behshad's NPI number?
- Houman Behshad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528630902, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Houman Behshad's specialty?
- Houman Behshad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Houman Behshad located?
- Houman Behshad's practice location on file with NPPES is 2040 E Rio Salado Pkwy Ste 120, Tempe, AZ 85281-5185.
- What is Houman Behshad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Houman Behshad is (480) 966-4992.
- Is Houman Behshad's NPI active?
- Yes — Houman Behshad's NPI (1528630902) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.