Payam Vahedifar, M.D.
NPI 1861473464 · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Encino, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Payam Vahedifar, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider in Encino, CA (NPI 1861473464).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861473464
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- License
- A63617 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 330 | 35 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 232 | 34 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 125 | 23 |
| Meloxicam | 101 | 37 |
| Gabapentin | 100 | 27 |
| Methocarbamol | 79 | 27 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 78 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$128 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
- 2005-11-10
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Payam Vahedifar's NPI number?
- Payam Vahedifar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861473464, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Payam Vahedifar's specialty?
- Payam Vahedifar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Payam Vahedifar located?
- Payam Vahedifar's practice location on file with NPPES is 16311 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436-2124.
- What is Payam Vahedifar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Payam Vahedifar is (818) 788-7343.
- Does Payam Vahedifar accept Medicare?
- Payam Vahedifar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Payam Vahedifar's NPI active?
- Yes — Payam Vahedifar's NPI (1861473464) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.