Asghar Askari, M.D.
NPI 1922116698 · Specialist · San Pedro, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Asghar Askari, M.D. is a Specialist provider in San Pedro, CA (NPI 1922116698).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922116698
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A35822 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
1,264 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 | 638 | $98 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 185 | $16 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 131 | $13 |
| Electronic Assessment of Bladder Emptying51741 | 117 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 66 | $138 |
| Administration of Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96402 | 46 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 885 | 239 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 293 | 185 |
| Dutasteride | 204 | 65 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 191 | 57 |
| Finasteride | 102 | 25 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 100 | 47 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 88 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$115 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
- 2006-08-25
- Last updated
- 2008-11-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Asghar Askari's NPI number?
- Asghar Askari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922116698, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Asghar Askari's specialty?
- Asghar Askari is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Asghar Askari located?
- Asghar Askari's practice location on file with NPPES is 1360 W 6th St Ste 160, San Pedro, CA 90732-3537.
- What is Asghar Askari's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Asghar Askari is (310) 519-9180.
- Does Asghar Askari accept Medicare?
- Asghar Askari is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Asghar Askari's NPI active?
- Yes — Asghar Askari's NPI (1922116698) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-11-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.