Vafa Ghaemmaghami, M.D.
NPI 1659352144 · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Chandler, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vafa Ghaemmaghami, M.D. is a Surgical Critical Care Physician provider in Chandler, AZ (NPI 1659352144).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659352144
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Critical Care PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 36830 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
704 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 117 | $166 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 113 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 77 | $125 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Chest76604 | 59 | $25 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Abdomen76705 | 59 | $26 |
| Ultrasound of Heart, Follow-Up93308 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1955 W Frye RdChandler, AZ 85224-6282Phone: (480) 728-4700Fax: (480) 728-4747
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-10
- Last updated
- 2024-12-06
- Certified
- 2024-12-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vafa Ghaemmaghami's NPI number?
- Vafa Ghaemmaghami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659352144, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vafa Ghaemmaghami's specialty?
- Vafa Ghaemmaghami is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Critical Care Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vafa Ghaemmaghami located?
- Vafa Ghaemmaghami's practice location on file with NPPES is 485 S Dobson Rd Ste 201, Chandler, AZ 85224.
- What is Vafa Ghaemmaghami's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vafa Ghaemmaghami is (480) 728-4700.
- Does Vafa Ghaemmaghami accept Medicare?
- Vafa Ghaemmaghami is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vafa Ghaemmaghami's NPI active?
- Yes — Vafa Ghaemmaghami's NPI (1659352144) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.