Mehrdad Ghaffari, M.D.
NPI 1770700718 · Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Altoona, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mehrdad Ghaffari, M.D. is a Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Altoona, PA (NPI 1770700718).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770700718
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD0431021 (PA)
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
19 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
2,927 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 | 712 | $114 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 397 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 277 | $70 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 268 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 185 | $149 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 993 | 175 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 432 | 96 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 324 | 120 |
| Azithromycin | 216 | 53 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 177 | 49 |
| Prednisone | 167 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$64 across 1 record (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
- 2007-04-19
- Last updated
- 2011-07-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mehrdad Ghaffari's NPI number?
- Mehrdad Ghaffari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770700718, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mehrdad Ghaffari's specialty?
- Mehrdad Ghaffari is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mehrdad Ghaffari located?
- Mehrdad Ghaffari's practice location on file with NPPES is 1414 Ninth Ave, Altoona, PA 16602-2415.
- What is Mehrdad Ghaffari's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mehrdad Ghaffari is (814) 946-1655.
- Does Mehrdad Ghaffari accept Medicare?
- Mehrdad Ghaffari is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mehrdad Ghaffari's NPI active?
- Yes — Mehrdad Ghaffari's NPI (1770700718) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-07-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.