Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jack Farahi, M.D.

Optician · Inglewood, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
501 E HARDY ST, Inglewood, CA 90301
3106723900
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1225034358 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Farahi from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Farahi

Dr. Jack Farahi is an optician specialist in Inglewood, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Farahi performed 58,919 Medicare services across 18,854 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Farahi received a total of $10,229 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 531 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Farahi is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 2% volume in CA $10,229 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
58,919
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for optician
18,854
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,946 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)
A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures.
18,600 $0 $3
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
4,002 $100 $432
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead
A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report.
2,859 $12 $103
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
1,672 $102 $223
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month
Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month.
1,486 $42 $160
Unclassified drug
A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories.
1,395 $0 $60
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
1,108 $70 $141
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
1,028 $8 $11
Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes
This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period.
995 $34 $130
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
877 $13 $40
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
833 $8 $21
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
832 $10 $34
Free T3 thyroid hormone test
A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning.
825 $17 $55
Free thyroxine (T4) test
A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream.
824 $9 $27
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
822 $16 $55
Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test
A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health.
804 $5 $19
Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test
A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function.
804 $5 $19
Vitamin D level test
A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body.
797 $29 $86
Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test
A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health.
789 $7 $17
Magnesium level test
A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess.
786 $7 $18
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test
A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation.
782 $13 $48
Blood urea nitrogen test
A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function.
771 $4 $10
Blood creatinine level test
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function.
770 $5 $16
Blood glucose level test
A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood.
770 $4 $13
Blood potassium level test
A blood test that measures the amount of potassium in your body. Potassium is an electrolyte that helps control heart and muscle function.
764 $5 $12
Albumin level test
A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body.
604 $5 $10
Alkaline phosphatase level test
A blood test that measures the level of alkaline phosphatase, an enzyme found in the liver and bones.
604 $5 $10
Total protein blood test
A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in your blood. This test helps evaluate your overall health and nutritional status.
603 $4 $15
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test
An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing.
576 $44 $167
Folic acid level test
A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum.
575 $14 $36
Ferritin level test (iron stores)
A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body.
570 $13 $33
Vitamin B-12 level test
A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body.
567 $15 $37
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days
Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period.
562 $45 $200
Amylase enzyme level test
A blood test that measures the amount of amylase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands, to help evaluate pancreatic health.
484 $6 $16
Uric acid level test
A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines.
478 $4 $18
Blood sodium level test
A laboratory test that measures the amount of sodium in your blood. Sodium is an electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance and nerve function.
461 $5 $41
Total bilirubin level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of bilirubin, a waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells, in your body.
444 $5 $14
Total calcium level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body.
419 $5 $10
Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device
Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days.
326 $51 $120
Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days
Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days.
324 $20 $111
Natriuretic peptide level test
A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels.
323 $38 $101
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
311 $160 $1,100
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
311 $140 $812
Chromium level test
A blood test to measure the amount of chromium in the body. It is used to check for chromium deficiency or poisoning.
301 $19 $62
Nursing facility visit, low complexity
A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care.
300 $63 $242
Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized)
A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium.
289 $13 $44
Red blood cell concentration measurement
A laboratory test that measures the concentration of red blood cells in the blood.
258 $2 $9
Hemoglobin blood test
A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
258 $2 $9
PSA test (prostate cancer screening) 197 $18 $57
Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education
Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use.
176 $18 $60
Direct bilirubin level test
A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver.
160 $5 $15
CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast
A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts.
155 $255 $2,112
Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection
A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies.
146 $79 $401
Nuclear stress test of heart muscle
A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera.
145 $394 $1,989
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review.
145 $49 $431
Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived
A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods.
126 $32 $102
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days
Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check.
125 $18 $158
2-day continuous ECG with review and report
A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results.
124 $61 $496
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
124 $33 $50
Carbon dioxide level test
A blood test that measures the amount of carbon dioxide in your blood, which helps evaluate your body's acid-base balance and kidney function.
111 $5 $9
Blood chloride level test
A laboratory test that measures the amount of chloride in a blood sample. Chloride is an electrolyte that helps maintain fluid balance and acid-base levels in the body.
111 $5 $10
Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days
Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results.
111 $21 $116
30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review
This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report.
111 $788 $3,496
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
86 $63 $300
EKG interpretation and report
A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report.
85 $7 $58
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days
Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart.
82 $22 $150
Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts.
72 $85 $800
Free PSA test
A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood.
69 $18 $45
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries.
68 $59 $532
Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts
An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present.
68 $217 $1,520
Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck.
67 $123 $1,204
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 65 $166 $377
Pacemaker system evaluation
Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems.
47 $46 $182
Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system
Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation.
43 $27 $292
CT scan for bone mineral density
A CT scan used to measure calcium and other minerals in the bone. This procedure assesses bone mineral content.
27 $113 $764
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers.
26 $163 $1,240
Implantable defibrillator system check
A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems.
18 $61 $308
CT scan of abdominal aorta and leg arteries with contrast
A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs.
16 $262 $2,584
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast
A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas.
15 $206 $1,228
Echocardiogram with color Doppler
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function.
15 $22 $171
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers.
14 $46 $335
Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring
An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings.
14 $176 $1,160
Liver function blood test panel 12 $8 $20
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
1.2% high complexity
34.1% medium
64.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$10,229
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,461/year across 7 years
Top 14% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
531
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,387 (91.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$602 (5.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$240 (2.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,416
2023
$1,906
2022
$1,456
2021
$1,261
2020
$966
2019
$1,731
2018
$1,493

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$269
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$263
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$182
PFIZER INC.
$151
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$132
Novo Nordisk Inc
$129
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$85
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$63
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$47
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$36
Baxter Healthcare
$21
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 50.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,597
Amgen Inc.
$1,158
PFIZER INC.
$787
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$630
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$522
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$486
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$460
Novo Nordisk Inc
$457
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$430
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$401
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$400
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$361
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$357
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$349
Abbott Laboratories
$282
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$262
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$159
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$149
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$147
United Therapeutics Corporation
$135
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$125
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$93
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$91
Allergan Inc.
$64
Medtronic, Inc.
$56
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$52
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$39
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$24
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$24
Relypsa, Inc.
$24
Preventice Services, LLC
$22
Baxter Healthcare
$21
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$21
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMVUTTRA · Accent Pacemaker · Adempas · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · BG Mini Plus · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · JARDIANCE · Juxtapid · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LOKELMA · Letairis · Livalo · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · OPTIMIZER · ORENITRAM · Optis Coronary Imaging System · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Prolia · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SHINGRIX · SURGIPRO LL · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Veltassa · Verquvo · WAINUA · WINREVAIR · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System · ZIO XT Patch
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
1,598
Per 100K population
16.2
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CENTINELA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Farahi is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of CA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Farahi experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Farahi performed 18,600 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Farahi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Farahi received a total of $10,229 from 36 companies across 531 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Farahi's costs compare to other opticians in Inglewood?
Dr. Farahi's average Medicare payment per service is $25. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Farahi) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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