2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1184728479 MD
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SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in NORTHRIDGE, 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
26K
Medicare Part D claims · 669 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.2K
65 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD filed 26,131 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in NORTHRIDGE, California, prescribing 81% generic.

26K
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing
$3.2K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

26,131 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/08/2006

NPI 1184728479

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

26,131 862% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in California

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 17075 DEVONSHIRE, NORTHRIDGE, CA, 91325, with a listed phone of (818) 831-7767. NPI 1184728479 was issued on 09/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ETEHAD 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 26,131 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 669 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4.5 million in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

17075 DEVONSHIRE
NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325

Provider Details

NPI 1184728479
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/08/2006

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 SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.2K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD. To verify SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD'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 · Typical

SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 26,131 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.

26,131
Total Claims
$4.5M
Total Drug Cost
669
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
37,628
Total Day Supply
1,016,536
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$1.0M
Opioid Claims
854 (3.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
546

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.08
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 108, 65-74: 247, 75-84: 191, 85+: 123

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,293
Levothyroxine Sodium
990
Pantoprazole Sodium
714
Gabapentin
569
Metoprolol Succinate
549
Trazodone Hcl
547
Amlodipine Besylate
546
Eliquis
Apixaban
505
Losartan Potassium
451
Omeprazole
443

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD's 26,131 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD's specialty?
SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in NORTHRIDGE, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD wrote 26,131 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4.5M in drug costs for 669 beneficiaries.
Where is SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD located?
SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD is located at 17075 DEVONSHIRE, NORTHRIDGE, CA, 91325. Phone: (818) 831-7767.
What is SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD's NPI number?
SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184728479, issued on 09/08/2006.
Does SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.4M in brand drug costs.
Does SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD had 854 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD accept Medicare?
SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 26,131 Part D claims and 669 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD's credentials?
SIAMAK ETEHAD, MD's NPI is 1184728479 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).

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