Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Fariba Zarinetchi, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Corpus Christi, TX

  • NPI 1518960491
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1521 S Staples St, Ste 601
Corpus Christi, TX 784043154
(361) 887-8451
fax (361) 887-6126

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 23, 2020
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #K1738
Medicaid
TX #044242801

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518960491. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,376
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$167,346
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 403 127 $75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 188 135 $68
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 160 115 $338
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 137 91 $89
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 112 53 $112
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 86 44 $69
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 81 66 $125
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 59 56 $165
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 46 38 $281
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 34 24 $48

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 367. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$351
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC. 10 $136.21
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. 4 $90.94
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 2 $39.68
Travere Therapeutics, Inc. 2 $35.97
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $17.61
Novo Nordisk Inc 1 $15.27
Amgen Inc. 1 $15.15

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$351

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,468
Patients
329
Total drug cost
$278,413
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 287 49 $224,211
Furosemide Generic 228 62 $1,247
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 147 40 $1,697
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 116 31 $744
Losartan Potassium Generic 107 37 $1,091
Lisinopril Generic 80 25 $487
Gabapentin Generic 71 12 $353
Calcium Acetate Generic 64 19 $4,682
Carvedilol Generic 64 11 $327
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 61 12 $270

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Fariba Zarinetchi's medical specialty?
Dr. Fariba Zarinetchi practices Nephrology Physician in Corpus Christi, TX.
Where does Dr. Fariba Zarinetchi practice?
Dr. Fariba Zarinetchi practices at 1521 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 784043154. Office phone: 3618878451.
What is Dr. Fariba Zarinetchi's NPI?
Dr. Fariba Zarinetchi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518960491, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Fariba Zarinetchi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Fariba Zarinetchi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Fariba Zarinetchi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.