Dr. Fariba Javaherian, M.D
What this data tells you about Dr. Javaherian
Dr. Fariba Javaherian is a dermatology specialist in Northridge, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Javaherian performed 16,121 Medicare services across 1,687 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Javaherian received a total of $1,603 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 27 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. 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. Javaherian 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
4,723 | $4 | $16 |
| Ultrasound therapy, each 15 minutes Application of ultrasound waves to tissue for therapeutic purposes. The procedure is billed in 15-minute increments. |
4,096 | $9 | $40 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy, per 15 minutes Application of electrical stimulation to the body with a therapist present. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment of treatment. |
2,457 | $10 | $40 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 2,448 | $23 | $50 |
| 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. |
814 | $76 | $180 |
| 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. |
576 | $108 | $250 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
378 | $25 | $45 |
| Ultrasound of heart An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart's structure and function. |
106 | $120 | $500 |
| 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. |
106 | $175 | $400 |
| Complex wound repair, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound measuring between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
98 | $254 | $450 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
50 | $95 | $300 |
| Skin growth removal, back or sides, less than 3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a skin growth located on the back or lower sides of the body. The growth being removed is smaller than 3.0 centimeters in size. |
40 | $446 | $650 |
| Complex wound repair of trunk, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound on the trunk that measures between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters. |
37 | $292 | $430 |
| Skin biopsy of forearm or wrist A procedure to remove a small sample of skin tissue from the forearm or wrist for laboratory examination. |
37 | $116 | $350 |
| Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 1.1-2.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters. |
31 | $306 | $400 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
24 | $50 | $150 |
| Shoulder surface tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of skin or tissue from the surface of the shoulder for laboratory examination. |
23 | $100 | $350 |
| Fingernail or toenail biopsy A small sample of tissue is taken from a fingernail or toenail for laboratory examination. |
22 | $57 | $375 |
| Excision of skin growth, shoulder, less than 3 cm Surgical removal of a skin growth located on the shoulder area that measures less than 3 centimeters in diameter. |
17 | $314 | $400 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.5 cm or less A medical procedure to close a wound on the neck, hands, feet, or genitals that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. It involves cleaning the area and stitching the skin layers to promote healing. |
15 | $183 | $400 |
| Soft tissue biopsy of neck or chest A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the neck or chest area for laboratory examination. |
12 | $121 | $465 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
11 | $56 | $350 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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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. Javaherian is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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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.
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