2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1760604979 MD
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BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in IRVINE, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$5.0K
139 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in IRVINE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 54 beneficiaries — 33% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $5.0K across 139 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD filed 1,001 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in IRVINE, California, prescribing 67% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
67%
generic prescribing
$5.0K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/03/2007

NPI 1760604979

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,001 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in California

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in IRVINE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1760604979. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6801 QUAIL HILL PKWY, IRVINE, CA, 92603, with a listed phone of (949) 725-0100. NPI 1760604979 was issued on 05/03/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKBARPOUR 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 1,001 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $517K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% generic by claim count. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

6801 QUAIL HILL PKWY
IRVINE, CA 92603

Provider Details

NPI 1760604979
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/03/2007

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 BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$5.0K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD. To verify BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, 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 · Above average

BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD — brand share 33.0%
Specialty average (est.)

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 1,001 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.

1,001
Total Claims
$517K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,197
Total Day Supply
64,282
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$463K
Generic Drug Cost
$52K
Antibiotic Claims
36

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
37% female / 63% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
68
Ozempic
Semaglutide
50
Metformin Hcl
35
Lisinopril
32
Amlodipine Besylate
27
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
25
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
25
Losartan Potassium
24
Tamsulosin Hcl
24
Azithromycin
22

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD's 1,001 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD's specialty?
BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in IRVINE, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD wrote 1,001 Medicare Part D claims totaling $517K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
Where is BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD located?
BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD is located at 6801 QUAIL HILL PKWY, IRVINE, CA, 92603. Phone: (949) 725-0100.
What is BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD's NPI number?
BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760604979, issued on 05/03/2007.
Does BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD's prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $463K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Ozempic, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD accept Medicare?
BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,001 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD's credentials?
BEHDAD AKBARPOUR, MD's NPI is 1760604979 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.
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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