2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1972989580
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BIJAN AKHAVAN

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in PALM SPRINGS, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 659 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: BIJAN AKHAVAN is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ([object Object]) practicing in PALM SPRINGS, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 659 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: BIJAN AKHAVAN filed 3,827 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PALM SPRINGS, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BIJAN AKHAVAN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/05/2015

NPI 1972989580

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,827 734% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in California

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within California

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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).

BIJAN AKHAVAN is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider practicing in PALM SPRINGS, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1972989580. 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.

BIJAN AKHAVAN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider at 1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR, PALM SPRINGS, CA, 92262, with a listed phone of (760) 323-6511. NPI 1972989580 was issued on 08/05/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKHAVAN 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 3,827 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 659 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $148K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.2%. 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262

Provider Details

NPI 1972989580
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/05/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BIJAN AKHAVAN 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.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
RIVERSIDE, CA

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

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 BIJAN AKHAVAN. To verify BIJAN AKHAVAN'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

BIJAN AKHAVAN — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 3,827 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.

3,827
Total Claims
$148K
Total Drug Cost
659
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,235
Total Day Supply
266,854
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$86K
Generic Drug Cost
$61K
Opioid Claims
239 (6.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
99

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 45, 65-74: 333, 75-84: 219, 85+: 62

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
247
Lisinopril
159
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
152
Amlodipine Besylate
144
Losartan Potassium
136
Metformin Hcl
93
Rosuvastatin Calcium
93
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
86
Levothyroxine Sodium
78
Gabapentin
75

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How BIJAN AKHAVAN fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

BIJAN AKHAVAN's 3,827 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in California

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BIJAN AKHAVAN's specialty?
BIJAN AKHAVAN specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in PALM SPRINGS, California.
How much does BIJAN AKHAVAN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BIJAN AKHAVAN wrote 3,827 Medicare Part D claims totaling $148K in drug costs for 659 beneficiaries.
Where is BIJAN AKHAVAN located?
BIJAN AKHAVAN is located at 1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR, PALM SPRINGS, CA, 92262. Phone: (760) 323-6511.
What is BIJAN AKHAVAN's NPI number?
BIJAN AKHAVAN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972989580, issued on 08/05/2015.
Does BIJAN AKHAVAN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BIJAN AKHAVAN's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $86K in brand drug costs.
Does BIJAN AKHAVAN prescribe opioids?
Yes, BIJAN AKHAVAN had 239 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.2%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BIJAN AKHAVAN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BIJAN AKHAVAN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BIJAN AKHAVAN accept Medicare?
BIJAN AKHAVAN appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,827 Part D claims and 659 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BIJAN AKHAVAN's credentials?
BIJAN AKHAVAN's NPI is 1972989580. 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.

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

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