Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alexander Farivar, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Seattle, WA

  • NPI 1447369251
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1101 Madison St Ste 900
Seattle, WA 981041347
(206) 215-6800
fax (206) 215-6801
Mailing address
Po Box 25608
Salt Lake City, UT 841250608

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 18, 2021
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD00041543
Medicaid
WA #1447369251

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447369251. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
210
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$62,226
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 45 35 $196
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 34 33 $101
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 34 31 $143
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 31 31 $238
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 21 21 $149
43282 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope 17 17 $1,739
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 16 16 $175
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 12 12 $187

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 26. This provider delivers 8.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$389
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 1 $193.39
ATRICURE, INC. 1 $182.28
ERBE USA Inc 1 $13.25

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$389

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Alexander Farivar's medical specialty?
Dr. Alexander Farivar practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Seattle, WA.
Where does Dr. Alexander Farivar practice?
Dr. Alexander Farivar practices at 1101 Madison St Ste 900, Seattle, WA 981041347. Office phone: 2062156800.
What is Dr. Alexander Farivar's NPI?
Dr. Alexander Farivar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447369251, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alexander Farivar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Farivar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alexander Farivar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.