2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1821409129 DPM
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VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in CHANDLER, Arizona. 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
521
Medicare Part D claims · 211 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.0929/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$336.92
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in CHANDLER, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 521 claims across 211 beneficiaries — 2% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.0929/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $336.92 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.0929 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 521 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/08/2014

NPI 1821409129

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

521 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

MIPS final score

76.0929/100 7.007099999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Arizona

1. Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Arizona

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.0929/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 76.0929/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.1%
MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 76.0929/100 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.

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VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in CHANDLER, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1821409129. 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.

VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 270 W CHANDLER HEIGHTS RD, CHANDLER, AZ, 85248, with a listed phone of (480) 895-0276. NPI 1821409129 was issued on 05/08/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GHANDHARI 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 521 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 211 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.5%. 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 76.0929/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.7143), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,920 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 309 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

270 W CHANDLER HEIGHTS RD
CHANDLER, AZ 85248

Provider Details

NPI 1821409129
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/08/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.0929
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.7143
Quality
63
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM 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.

OCOTILLO FOOT AND ANKLE CENTERS PLLC
CHANDLER, AZ

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 VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$337

Largest payer

Smith+Nephew, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 521 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.

521
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
211
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
610
Total Day Supply
10,707
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
60 (11.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
171

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 97, 75-84: 76, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Cephalexin
102
Gabapentin
69
Methylprednisolone
58
Ciclopirox
57
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
30
Doxycycline Hyclate
27
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
18
Nitro-Bid
Nitroglycerin
15
Allopurinol
13
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
13

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

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

8,920
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider

VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM's 521 claims are above the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM's specialty?
VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in CHANDLER, Arizona. Credentials: DPM.
How much does VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM wrote 521 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 211 beneficiaries.
What is VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM's Medicare quality score?
VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.0929/100 (Quality: 76.7143). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM located?
VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM is located at 270 W CHANDLER HEIGHTS RD, CHANDLER, AZ, 85248. Phone: (480) 895-0276.
What is VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM's NPI number?
VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821409129, issued on 05/08/2014.
Does VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM had 60 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.5%.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 8,920 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Gabapentin, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM accept Medicare?
VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 521 Part D claims and 211 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM's credentials?
VANOUSHEH GHANDHARI, DPM's NPI is 1821409129 with credentials DPM. 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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