2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1669622213 M.D.
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GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician in NORWALK, Connecticut. 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
25
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
MIPS score
94.2464/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$140.67
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NORWALK, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 25 claims across 13 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.2464/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $140.67 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.2464 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 25 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D. 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).

GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/19/2008

NPI 1669622213

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

25 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

94.2464/100 11.1464% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.2464/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 94.2464/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.2%
MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 94.2464/100 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).

GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in NORWALK, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1669622213. 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.

GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 34 MAPLE ST, NORWALK, CT, 06850, with a listed phone of (203) 855-3019. NPI 1669622213 was issued on 09/19/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ASHRAFZADEH 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 25 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $990 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.2464/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.2615), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

34 MAPLE ST
NORWALK, CT 06850

Provider Details

NPI 1669622213
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/19/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.2464
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.2615
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D. 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.

NUVANCE HEALTH MEDICAL PRACTICE CT INC
DANBURY, CT

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 GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$141

Largest payer

Edwards Lifesciences 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

25
Total Claims
$990
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
27
Total Day Supply
449
Generic Drug Cost
$380

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
85.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.95
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D.'s 25 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D.'s specialty?
GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in NORWALK, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D. wrote 25 Medicare Part D claims totaling $990 in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
What is GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.2464/100 (Quality: 78.2615). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D. located?
GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D. is located at 34 MAPLE ST, NORWALK, CT, 06850. Phone: (203) 855-3019.
What is GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D.'s NPI number?
GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669622213, issued on 09/19/2008.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D. accept Medicare?
GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 25 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D.'s credentials?
GOLNAZ ASHRAFZADEH, M.D.'s NPI is 1669622213 with credentials M.D.. 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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