Afshin Sam, M.D.
NPI 1588836084 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Duarte, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Afshin Sam, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Duarte, CA (NPI 1588836084).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588836084
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 42166 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
879 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 156 | $223 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 89 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 76 | $154 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 76 | $122 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 | 62 | $13 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 60 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 49 | 14 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 38 | 14 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 38 | — |
| Prednisone | 33 | 14 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 27 | — |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,348 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1000 FivepointIrvine, CA 92618-2377Phone: (949) 671-4673
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-03-25
- Last updated
- 2024-10-29
- Certified
- 2024-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Afshin Sam's NPI number?
- Afshin Sam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588836084, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Afshin Sam's specialty?
- Afshin Sam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Afshin Sam located?
- Afshin Sam's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010-3012.
- What is Afshin Sam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Afshin Sam is (800) 826-4673.
- Does Afshin Sam accept Medicare?
- Afshin Sam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Afshin Sam's NPI active?
- Yes — Afshin Sam's NPI (1588836084) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.