ARDALAN SHARIFI MD
NPI 1245893866
Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Galveston, TX

Active since April 18, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.39/100
CMS Quality Rating
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77550(409) 747-5800(409) 747-5825 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2025, Jul 22, 2024, Jun 18, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Ardalan Sharifi Md NPPES

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

ARDALAN SHARIFI MD (NPI 1245893866) is an individual cornea and external diseases specialist in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (U4008) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245893866
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0120X
Provider Legal NameARDALAN SHARIFICredential: MD
Location Address700 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77550-5552
Mailing Address600 N Wolfe StBaltimore, MD 21287-0005 · (410) 583-2843 · Fax (410) 502-3526
Fax(409) 747-5825
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 18, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2025
NPI 1245893866 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Cornea and External Diseases SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0120X
License Licensed in TX · U4008
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License U4008 (TX)
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77550

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

Ardalan Sharifi 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 ID1153655899
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240720000331
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 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
59 services47 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
21 services18 patients
Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue 65756
The transplantation of the outer layer of corneal tissue is a procedure to replace damaged or diseased corneal tissue with healthy tissue from a donor. This can improve vision and alleviate pain or discomfort.
16 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77550 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
$131.16 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $32.79 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.32 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $17.83 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

74.39/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality64.71
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40
Cost52.43

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

Optometrist
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Audiologist
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Audiologist
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Ophthalmology
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Audiologist
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Audiologist
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Audiologist
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550

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 Ardalan Sharifi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ardalan Sharifi is 1245893866. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2019.

Where is Ardalan Sharifi located?

Ardalan Sharifi practices at 700 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550. The listed phone number is (409) 747-5800.

What is Ardalan Sharifi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0120X.

Is Ardalan Sharifi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ardalan Sharifi 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 Ardalan Sharifi accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 6 other insurers list Ardalan Sharifi 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.

Is Ardalan Sharifi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ardalan Sharifi is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ardalan Sharifi was last updated on October 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.