FARZAD SAKHA MD
NPI 1164479796
Hospitalist in Phoenix, AZ

Active since May 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
350 W THOMAS RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85013(602) 787-3243 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 18, 2025, May 5, 2023, Mar 16, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Farzad Sakha Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

FARZAD SAKHA MD (NPI 1164479796) is an individual hospitalist provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (23126) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164479796
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameFARZAD SAKHACredential: MD
Location Address350 W THOMAS RDPhoenix, AZ 85013
Mailing AddressPo Box 29048Phoenix, AZ 85038-9048 · (602) 787-3243
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateMay 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 18, 2025
NPI 1164479796 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in AZ · 23126
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 23126 (AZ)
350 W THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Farzad Sakha Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6103852462
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050709000048
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
2,465 services482 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
255 services76 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
167 services161 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
157 services157 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
102 services89 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
96 services87 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85013 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
92%838 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%253 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers20 claims20 services$14.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers35 claims35 services$78.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$34.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
350 W THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
350 W THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
350 W THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Hospitalist
350 W THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
350 W THOMAS RD, RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Hospitalist
350 W THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
350 W THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85013

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Farzad Sakha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Farzad Sakha is 1164479796. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2006.

Where is Farzad Sakha located?

Farzad Sakha practices at 350 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013. The listed phone number is (602) 787-3243.

What is Farzad Sakha's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Farzad Sakha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Farzad Sakha is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Farzad Sakha accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Farzad Sakha as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Farzad Sakha was last updated on February 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.