2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1437689478 MD
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Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in Washington, District of Columbia. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,090 in Ophthalmology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
71
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$5.9K
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD filed 71 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in Washington, District of Columbia.

71
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.

Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

71 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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. 2K+: 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)

Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/13/2017

NPI 1437689478

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

71 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in District of Columbia

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among District of Columbia providers

District of Columbia providers

Largest specialties in District of Columbia (% of in-state providers)

Home Health Aide - 20.8%Home Health Aide20.8%Personal Care Attendant - 11.5%Personal Care Attendant11.5%Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 7%Case Manager/Care Coordinator7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 6.4%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program6.4%Clinical Social Worker - 4%Clinical Social Worker4%Internal Medicine Physician - 2.1%Internal Medicine Physician2.1%Ophthalmology Physician - 0.2%Ophthalmology Physician0.2%
Largest specialties in District of Columbia (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Ophthalmology Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, Washington, DC, 20037, with a listed phone of (202) 741-2800. NPI 1437689478 was issued on 06/13/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Tavakoli Dastjerdi 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 71 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K 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.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
Washington, DC 20037

Provider Details

NPI 1437689478
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/13/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD 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.

Medical Faculty Associates, Inc
Washington, DC

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 Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$5.9K

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

71
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
99
Total Day Supply
2,352
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.55
Gender Split
66% female / 34% 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
Pyridostigmine Bromide
14

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD's 71 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in District of Columbia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in District of Columbia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Tavakoli Dastjerdi.

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the District of Columbia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Ophthalmology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD's specialty?
Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Washington, District of Columbia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD wrote 71 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD located?
Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD is located at 2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, Washington, DC, 20037. Phone: (202) 741-2800.
What is Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD's NPI number?
Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437689478, issued on 06/13/2017.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pyridostigmine Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD accept Medicare?
Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 71 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD's credentials?
Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi, MD's NPI is 1437689478 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.