Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Mehrdad Ghaffari, M.D.
Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Altoona, PA
- NPI 1770700718
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 40.0 / 100 · 2023
- 31 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1414 Ninth Ave, Station Medical Center
Altoona, PA 166022415
(814) 946-1655
fax (814) 949-7616
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 25, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207QS1201X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Pennsylvania #MD431021 · Pennsylvania #MD0431021
- Medicaid
- PA #1021830380001
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770700718. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,465
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$230,148
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 825 | 550 | $115 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 298 | 285 | $70 | |
95811 |
Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) | 192 | 171 | $119 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 192 | 192 | $148 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 120 | 61 | $77 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 94 | 87 | $127 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 76 | 34 | $206 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 75 | 75 | $47 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 75 | 75 | $49 | |
94060 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | 74 | 74 | $34 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 107. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$64
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curonix LLC | 1 | $64.39 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,657
Patients
647
Total drug cost
$985,013
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 731 | 143 | $518,337 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 486 | 109 | $219,421 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 298 | 106 | $12,632 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 180 | 50 | $2,213 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 157 | 41 | $985 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 118 | 20 | $62,171 |
| Roflumilast | Generic | 117 | 17 | $18,611 |
| Ventolin Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 111 | 39 | $6,926 |
| Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 101 | 16 | $53,234 |
| Advair Hfa (Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol) | Brand | 90 | 22 | $38,105 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Mehrdad Ghaffari's medical specialty?
Dr. Mehrdad Ghaffari practices Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Altoona, PA.
Where does Dr. Mehrdad Ghaffari practice?
Dr. Mehrdad Ghaffari practices at 1414 Ninth Ave, Altoona, PA 166022415. Office phone: 8149461655.
What is Dr. Mehrdad Ghaffari's NPI?
Dr. Mehrdad Ghaffari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770700718, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mehrdad Ghaffari accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mehrdad Ghaffari accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mehrdad Ghaffari commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) (HCPCS 95811). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.