2026 NPPES data Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician NPI 1679733620 M.D., MPH
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KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in BEVERLY HILLS, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 312 beneficiaries · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician avg: 2K
MIPS score
94.1036/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$17.56
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BEVERLY HILLS, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 312 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1036/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $17.56 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.1036 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,406 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)

KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH 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).

KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/12/2008

NPI 1679733620

Primary specialty

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician

Niche

510 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,406 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,762

MIPS final score

94.1036/100 11.003600000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician share within California

1. Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.1036/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician) — 94.1036/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.1%
MIPS final score (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician) — 94.1036/100 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).

KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider practicing in BEVERLY HILLS, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D., MPH. NPI: 1679733620. 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.

KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D., MPH credentials at 8670 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 200, BEVERLY HILLS, CA, 90211, with a listed phone of (310) 248-8300. NPI 1679733620 was issued on 06/12/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GHAFOURIAN 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 3,406 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 312 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million 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 94.1036/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.5938), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 510 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,762 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

8670 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 200
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211

Provider Details

NPI 1679733620
Specialty Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D., MPH
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/12/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.1036
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.5938
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH 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.

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION
BEVERLY HILLS, 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).

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 KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$18

Largest payer

Gilead Sciences, 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.

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 KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH. To verify KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH'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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

3,406
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
312
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,300
Total Day Supply
247,054
Generic Drug Cost
$187K
Antibiotic Claims
64

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.07
Gender Split
37% female / 63% male
Age Distribution
<65: 91, 65-74: 130, 75-84: 71, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Spironolactone
273
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
253
Metoprolol Succinate
184
Carvedilol
178
Tacrolimus
170
Rosuvastatin Calcium
157
Bumetanide
152
Pravastatin Sodium
127
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
125
Amlodipine Besylate
114

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

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Overview

How KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH fits within the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

510
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
1,762
Avg Claims per Provider

KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH's 3,406 claims are above the specialty average of 1,762.

Nearby Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH's specialty?
KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH specializes in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician and practices in BEVERLY HILLS, California. Credentials: M.D., MPH.
How much does KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH wrote 3,406 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 312 beneficiaries.
What is KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH's Medicare quality score?
KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1036/100 (Quality: 82.5938). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH located?
KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH is located at 8670 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 200, BEVERLY HILLS, CA, 90211. Phone: (310) 248-8300.
What is KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH's NPI number?
KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679733620, issued on 06/12/2008.
How many Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 510 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider writes 1,762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Spironolactone, Entresto, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH accept Medicare?
KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,406 Part D claims and 312 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH's credentials?
KAMBIZ GHAFOURIAN, M.D., MPH's NPI is 1679733620 with credentials M.D., MPH. 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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