Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Payman Vahedifar, M.D
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Los Angeles, CA
- NPI 1275522096
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 87.3 / 100 · 2023
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
8635 W 3Rd St, Ste# 865W
Los Angeles, CA 900486101
(310) 659-1654
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A62526
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275522096. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,793
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$581,035
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 1,676 | 371 | $127 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 1,460 | 213 | $85 | |
G0316 |
Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th | 485 | 354 | $33 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 427 | 323 | $186 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 216 | 70 | $226 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 110 | 14 | $381 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 88 | 42 | $141 | |
90937 |
Hemodialysis procedure requiring repeated evaluation | 67 | 30 | $109 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 67 | 11 | $317 | |
99443 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | 57 | 25 | $104 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 51 peers in Los Angeles Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 251. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,435
Transactions
51
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 15 | $401.60 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 6 | $151.92 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $127.50 | |
| Dexcom, INC. | 4 | $101.54 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 5 | $101.25 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 3 | $80.30 | |
| Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. | 3 | $71.93 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 2 | $50.02 | |
| Akebia Therapeutics INC | 2 | $43.63 | |
| Mannkind Corporation | 2 | $42.70 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $41.46 | |
| Acadia Pharmaceuticals INC | 2 | $41.00 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $34.60 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $31.21 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 1 | $27.64 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
329
Patients
26
Total drug cost
$41,662
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 54 | 12 | $1,192 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 51 | 14 | $1,363 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 32 | 0 | $497 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 26 | 0 | $15,830 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 23 | 0 | $280 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $11,933 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 16 | 0 | $198 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 16 | 0 | $155 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 15 | 0 | $223 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 14 | 0 | $164 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Payman Vahedifar's medical specialty?
Dr. Payman Vahedifar practices Nephrology Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Payman Vahedifar practice?
Dr. Payman Vahedifar practices at 8635 W 3Rd St, Los Angeles, CA 900486101. Office phone: 3106591654.
What is Dr. Payman Vahedifar's NPI?
Dr. Payman Vahedifar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275522096, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Payman Vahedifar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Payman Vahedifar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Payman Vahedifar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th (HCPCS G0316). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.