Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Farhad Darbandi, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Phoenix, AZ

  • NPI 1639437908
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
18444 N 25Th Ave Ste 210
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(866) 974-2673
fax (866) 939-2673
Mailing address
Po Box 660599
Dallas, TX 752660599

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 25, 2018
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #55842

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639437908. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,031
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$59,004
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 412 81 $1
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 206 206 $110
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 128 96 $89
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 63 48 $25
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 61 51 $54
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 43 28 $20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 35 35 $124
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 23 22 $57
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope 21 16 $510
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 14 12 $20

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Phoenix Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 146. This provider delivers 7.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,856
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ImpactOrtho, INC. 9 $1,684.42
Stryker Corporation 1 $97.53
Arthrex, INC. 2 $51.65
Endo Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $22.69

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,386
Food and Beverage
$470

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
98
Patients
76
Total drug cost
$767
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 33 31 $231
Methylprednisolone Generic 28 26 $290
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 20 19 $95
Naproxen Generic 17 0 $151

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Farhad Darbandi's medical specialty?
Dr. Farhad Darbandi practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Phoenix, AZ.
Where does Dr. Farhad Darbandi practice?
Dr. Farhad Darbandi practices at 18444 N 25Th Ave Ste 210, Phoenix, AZ 85023. Office phone: 8669742673.
What is Dr. Farhad Darbandi's NPI?
Dr. Farhad Darbandi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639437908, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Farhad Darbandi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Farhad Darbandi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Farhad Darbandi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.