Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Fatemeh Jafari Farshami, M.D.

Rheumatology · Mission Viejo, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
26991 CROWN VALLEY PKWY STE 100, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
9495825430
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1386049260 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. Jafari Farshami 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. Jafari Farshami

Dr. Fatemeh Jafari Farshami is a rheumatology specialist in Mission Viejo, CA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jafari Farshami performed 1,874 Medicare services across 244 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jafari Farshami received a total of $4,323 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 173 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Jafari Farshami 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ Top 37% volume in CA $4,323 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,874
Medicare services
Top 37% in CA for rheumatology
244
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~170 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
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 1,500 $17 $37
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.
 241 $100 $263
Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection
This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue.
 57 $61 $190
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
 55 $135 $406
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
 21 $55 $179
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,323
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $618/year across 7 years
Top 41% in CA for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
173
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
$4,323 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$146
2023
$2,084
2022
$1,486
2021
$257
2020
$70
2019
$164
2018
$116

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$67
ABBVIE INC.
$61
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$777
UCB, Inc.
$709
Amgen Inc.
$580
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$458
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$395
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$231
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$205
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$171
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$136
Radius Health, Inc.
$121
Celgene Corporation
$116
PFIZER INC.
$115
Organon LLC
$77
Sandoz Inc.
$74
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$56
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Lilly USA, LLC
$44
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 47.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · BENLYSTA · COSENTYX · Cimzia · EVENITY · Enbrel · GARDASIL · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · HYRIMOZ · KRYSTEXXA · LUPKYNIS · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · ORENCIA · Otezla · Prolia · RAYOS · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STRENSIQ · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Tavneos · Tymlos · XELJANZ
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Rheumatologists within 10 mi
74
Per 100K population
2.3
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE MISSION HOSPITAL
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. Jafari Farshami is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Jafari Farshami experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jafari Farshami performed 1,500 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Jafari Farshami receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jafari Farshami received a total of $4,323 from 18 companies across 173 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. Jafari Farshami's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Mission Viejo?
Dr. Jafari Farshami's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Jafari Farshami) 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →