2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1770926099 MD
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ARASH GHAFFARI, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in LOS ANGELES, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
802
Medicare Part D claims · 267 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$330.46
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ARASH GHAFFARI, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 802 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
802
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ARASH GHAFFARI, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ARASH GHAFFARI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ARASH GHAFFARI, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/17/2013

NPI 1770926099

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

802 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within California

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ARASH GHAFFARI, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ARASH GHAFFARI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1520 SAN PABLO ST STE 2000, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90033, with a listed phone of (323) 442-5860. NPI 1770926099 was issued on 04/17/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GHAFFARI most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 802 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 267 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $42K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.4%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1520 SAN PABLO ST STE 2000
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033

Provider Details

NPI 1770926099
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/17/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ARASH GHAFFARI, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ARIZONA PAIN TREATMENT CENTER P C
PHOENIX, AZ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ARASH GHAFFARI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$330

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ARASH GHAFFARI, MD. To verify ARASH GHAFFARI, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ARASH GHAFFARI, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 802 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

802
Total Claims
$42K
Total Drug Cost
267
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
847
Total Day Supply
23,220
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$22K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Opioid Claims
428 (53.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 61, 65-74: 133, 75-84: 58, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ARASH GHAFFARI, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
132
Gabapentin
123
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
87
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
78
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
48
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
44
Tramadol Hcl
43
Baclofen
28
Pregabalin
27
Diclofenac Sodium
22

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How ARASH GHAFFARI, MD fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

ARASH GHAFFARI, MD's 802 claims are above the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GHAFFARI.

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARASH GHAFFARI, MD's specialty?
ARASH GHAFFARI, MD specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in LOS ANGELES, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does ARASH GHAFFARI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARASH GHAFFARI, MD wrote 802 Medicare Part D claims totaling $42K in drug costs for 267 beneficiaries.
What is ARASH GHAFFARI, MD's Medicare quality score?
ARASH GHAFFARI, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ARASH GHAFFARI, MD located?
ARASH GHAFFARI, MD is located at 1520 SAN PABLO ST STE 2000, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90033. Phone: (323) 442-5860.
What is ARASH GHAFFARI, MD's NPI number?
ARASH GHAFFARI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770926099, issued on 04/17/2013.
Does ARASH GHAFFARI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ARASH GHAFFARI, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $22K in brand drug costs.
Does ARASH GHAFFARI, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ARASH GHAFFARI, MD had 428 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.4%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ARASH GHAFFARI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ARASH GHAFFARI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ARASH GHAFFARI, MD accept Medicare?
ARASH GHAFFARI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 802 Part D claims and 267 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARASH GHAFFARI, MD's credentials?
ARASH GHAFFARI, MD's NPI is 1770926099 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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