Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Farahnaz Kousha, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Family Medicine Physician · Independence, MO

  • NPI 1942278700
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
17203 E 23Rd St S
Independence, MO 640571859
(816) 478-5252
fax (816) 478-5251
Mailing address
Po Box 838
Shawnee Mission, KS 662010838

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 19, 2020
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Kansas #30568 · Missouri #2004034265

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942278700. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
340
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$51,929
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 179 160 $164
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 94 88 $113
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 56 54 $199
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 11 11 $67

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in this city , average services per provider: 95. This provider delivers 3.6× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
160
Patients
156
Total drug cost
$966
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 41 40 $190
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 28 28 $164
Cephalexin Generic 18 18 $133
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 18 18 $138
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 17 16 $70
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 14 13 $69
Azithromycin Generic 12 11 $73
Methylprednisolone Generic 12 12 $128

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Farahnaz Kousha's medical specialty?
Dr. Farahnaz Kousha practices Family Medicine Physician in Independence, MO.
Where does Dr. Farahnaz Kousha practice?
Dr. Farahnaz Kousha practices at 17203 E 23Rd St S, Independence, MO 640571859. Office phone: 8164785252.
What is Dr. Farahnaz Kousha's NPI?
Dr. Farahnaz Kousha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942278700, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Farahnaz Kousha accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Farahnaz Kousha accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Farahnaz Kousha commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.