Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kousha Zarnegar, M.D.

Nuclear Medicine Physician (CMS: Nuclear Medicine) · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1326082876
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 6 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 921039000
(800) 926-8273
fax (888) 539-8781
Additional location
1401 W Merced Ave, Vip-Wc Pet
West Covina, CA 917903401
(626) 813-9988
Additional location
330 Lewis St
San Diego, CA 921032108
Show 3 more locations
Additional location
6655 Alvarado RD
San Diego, CA 921205208
Additional location
9300 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 920371300
Additional location
9400 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 920933401
Mailing address
Po Box
Los Angeles, CA 900749399

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 15, 2024
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207U00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A52110
Medicaid
CA #00A521100

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326082876. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
588
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$427,727
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36005 Injection for x-ray imaging procedure into vein of arm or leg 170 165 $298
A9552 Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries 159 154 $353
78815 Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 156 151 $1,856
78815 Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 79 79 $120
78816 Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan 13 13 $120
78816 Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan 11 11 $1,857

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 98. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$113
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
GE HEALTHCARE 1 $77.91
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $34.80

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$113

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kousha Zarnegar's medical specialty?
Dr. Kousha Zarnegar practices Nuclear Medicine Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Kousha Zarnegar practice?
Dr. Kousha Zarnegar practices at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 921039000. Office phone: 8009268273.
What is Dr. Kousha Zarnegar's NPI?
Dr. Kousha Zarnegar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326082876, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kousha Zarnegar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kousha Zarnegar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kousha Zarnegar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection for x-ray imaging procedure into vein of arm or leg (HCPCS 36005); Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries (HCPCS A9552); Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan (HCPCS 78815). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.