2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1679707350 M.D., M.S.P.H.
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FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H.

Nephrology Physician in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. 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
509
Medicare Part D claims · 91 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$3.8K
35 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H. filed 509 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana.

509
Part D claims, 2023
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.

FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

509 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/08/2009

NPI 1679707350

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

509 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Nephrology Physician share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology 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).

FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D., M.S.P.H. credentials at 828 WEBSTER ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70118, with a listed phone of (337) 781-2927. NPI 1679707350 was issued on 05/08/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what YAZDI 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 509 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 91 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $78K in drug spend. 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

828 WEBSTER ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118

Provider Details

NPI 1679707350
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D., M.S.P.H.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/08/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H. 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.

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS FACULTY G
NEW ORLEANS, LA
OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
NEW ORLEANS, LA

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 FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.8K

Largest payer

CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

509
Total Claims
$78K
Total Drug Cost
91
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
916
Total Day Supply
26,227
Generic Drug Cost
$27K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
6.29
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 32, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H. 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
Sevelamer Carbonate
74
Furosemide
35
Calcium Acetate
29
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
29
Losartan Potassium
28
Amlodipine Besylate
22
Pantoprazole Sodium
18
Gabapentin
16
Potassium Chloride
16
Prosol
Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1
16

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H.'s 509 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H.'s specialty?
FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D., M.S.P.H..
How much does FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H. wrote 509 Medicare Part D claims totaling $78K in drug costs for 91 beneficiaries.
Where is FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H. located?
FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H. is located at 828 WEBSTER ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70118. Phone: (337) 781-2927.
What is FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H.'s NPI number?
FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679707350, issued on 05/08/2009.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Sevelamer Carbonate, Furosemide, Calcium Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H. accept Medicare?
FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H. appears in CMS Medicare data with 509 Part D claims and 91 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H.'s credentials?
FARSHID YAZDI, M.D., M.S.P.H.'s NPI is 1679707350 with credentials M.D., M.S.P.H.. 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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