Mehran Nowfar-Rad, M.D.
NPI 1912979048 · Dermatopathology Physician · Pasadena, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mehran Nowfar-Rad, M.D. is a Dermatopathology Physician provider in Pasadena, CA (NPI 1912979048).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912979048
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatopathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A66360 (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
20 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
32 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 17 | $98 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 15 | $113 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $98–$113 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluocinonide | 61 | 39 |
| Ketoconazole | 53 | 32 |
| Mupirocin | 37 | 29 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 29 | 18 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 25 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 22 | 17 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 19 | — |
| Hydrocortisone | 16 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$292 across 11 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
- 2006-02-02
- Last updated
- 2026-03-09
- Certified
- 2026-03-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mehran Nowfar-Rad's NPI number?
- Mehran Nowfar-Rad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912979048, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mehran Nowfar-Rad's specialty?
- Mehran Nowfar-Rad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatopathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mehran Nowfar-Rad located?
- Mehran Nowfar-Rad's practice location on file with NPPES is 675 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105-3263.
- What is Mehran Nowfar-Rad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mehran Nowfar-Rad is (626) 304-6300.
- Does Mehran Nowfar-Rad accept Medicare?
- Mehran Nowfar-Rad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mehran Nowfar-Rad's NPI active?
- Yes — Mehran Nowfar-Rad's NPI (1912979048) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.