Kia Ghiassi, D.O.
NPI 1861887077 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Laguna Hills, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kia Ghiassi, D.O. is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Laguna Hills, CA (NPI 1861887077).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861887077
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20A15558 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
347 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 | 234 | $217 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 33 | $123 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 28 | $14 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 22 | $85 |
| Emergent Insertion of Breathing Tube Into Windpipe Using an Endoscope31500 | 16 | $141 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 14 | $44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$483 across 3 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
- 2015-04-03
- Last updated
- 2023-06-06
- Certified
- 2023-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kia Ghiassi's NPI number?
- Kia Ghiassi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861887077, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kia Ghiassi's specialty?
- Kia Ghiassi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kia Ghiassi located?
- Kia Ghiassi's practice location on file with NPPES is 24422 Avenida De La Carlota Ste 275, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-3669.
- What is Kia Ghiassi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kia Ghiassi is (949) 354-3672.
- Does Kia Ghiassi accept Medicare?
- Kia Ghiassi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kia Ghiassi's NPI active?
- Yes — Kia Ghiassi's NPI (1861887077) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.