Diala Khirfan, MBBS
NPI 1598226243 · Nephrology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Diala Khirfan, MBBS is a Nephrology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1598226243).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598226243
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MBBS
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 332768 (LA)
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 tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
251 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 126 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 63 | $133 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 33 | $68 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 29 | $162 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $68–$162 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 129 | 22 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 71 | 19 |
| Cinacalcet Hcl | 32 | — |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 26 | — |
| Mycophenolate Sodiumbrand: Mycophenolic Acid | 23 | — |
| Lisinopril | 19 | — |
| Potassium Chloride |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 across 2 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 (2)
- 1542 Tulane Ave, 4th FloorNew Orleans, LA 70112Phone: (504) 568-5600
- 617 Elmwood Park Blvd # E2329River Ridge, LA 70123Phone: (319) 512-3702
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-03-26
- Last updated
- 2023-03-29
- Certified
- 2023-03-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Diala Khirfan's NPI number?
- Diala Khirfan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598226243, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Diala Khirfan's specialty?
- Diala Khirfan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Diala Khirfan located?
- Diala Khirfan's practice location on file with NPPES is 1430 Tulane Ave # Tw22, New Orleans, LA 70112-2632.
- What is Diala Khirfan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Diala Khirfan is (504) 988-5352.
- Does Diala Khirfan accept Medicare?
- Diala Khirfan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Diala Khirfan's NPI active?
- Yes — Diala Khirfan's NPI (1598226243) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.