Foad Ghavami, MD
NPI 1952386948 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Staten Island, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Foad Ghavami, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Staten Island, NY (NPI 1952386948).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952386948
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2161241 (NY)
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
2,537 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,105 | $139 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 565 | $16 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 191 | $212 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9500 | 130 | $119 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 120 | $212 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 84 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,031 | 307 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 649 | 199 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 622 | 168 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 570 | 179 |
| Losartan Potassium | 469 | 138 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 380 | 132 |
| Apixaban |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$140 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-13
- Last updated
- 2012-06-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Foad Ghavami's NPI number?
- Foad Ghavami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952386948, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Foad Ghavami's specialty?
- Foad Ghavami is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Foad Ghavami located?
- Foad Ghavami's practice location on file with NPPES is 501 Seaview Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305.
- What is Foad Ghavami's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Foad Ghavami is (718) 667-0077.
- Does Foad Ghavami accept Medicare?
- Foad Ghavami is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Foad Ghavami's NPI active?
- Yes — Foad Ghavami's NPI (1952386948) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.