Faraz Afridi, MD
NPI 1871905257 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Riverside, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Faraz Afridi, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Riverside, CA (NPI 1871905257).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871905257
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 148981 (CA)
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 tenure25% of score
12 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
1,953 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 | 869 | $126 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 809 | $220 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 132 | $83 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 52 | $52 |
| Emergent Insertion of Breathing Tube Into Windpipe Using an Endoscope31500 | 26 | $141 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22 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
- 2014-05-20
- Last updated
- 2025-02-11
- Certified
- 2025-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Faraz Afridi's NPI number?
- Faraz Afridi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871905257, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Faraz Afridi's specialty?
- Faraz Afridi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Faraz Afridi located?
- Faraz Afridi's practice location on file with NPPES is 4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 230, Riverside, CA 92505-3312.
- What is Faraz Afridi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Faraz Afridi is (951) 781-3672.
- Does Faraz Afridi accept Medicare?
- Faraz Afridi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Faraz Afridi's NPI active?
- Yes — Faraz Afridi's NPI (1871905257) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.