Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Raz Khavari, MD
Rheumatology · Van Nuys, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Khavari 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. Khavari
Dr. Raz Khavari is a rheumatology specialist in Van Nuys, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Khavari performed 26,181 Medicare services across 5,410 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Khavari received a total of $10,166 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 498 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. Khavari 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 15% volume in CA
$10,166 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗26,181
Medicare services
Top 15% in CA for rheumatology
5,410
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,378 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | 7,780 | $5 | $9 |
| Abatacept infusion (Orencia) An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered. |
3,212 | $33 | $98 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,911 | $16 | $48 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
1,501 | $17 | $75 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
724 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
681 | $107 | $375 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
568 | $5 | $42 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
567 | $4 | $20 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
563 | $10 | $105 |
| 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. |
561 | $8 | $45 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
518 | $1 | $10 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
346 | $29 | $99 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
332 | $1 | $45 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
307 | $35 | $150 |
| Complement function test A blood test that measures the activity of complement proteins, which are part of the immune system. |
298 | $12 | $42 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
296 | $12 | $51 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
292 | $121 | $525 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
273 | $26 | $195 |
| Immunoassay substance measurement A laboratory test that uses immunoassay techniques to measure the level of a specific substance in a sample. |
265 | $17 | $52 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
262 | $40 | $115 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
213 | $16 | $65 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
206 | $9 | $35 |
| Beta 2 glycoprotein 1 antibody (autoantibody) measurement | 195 | $25 | $45 |
| Cardiolipin antibody (tissue antibody) measurement | 195 | $25 | $45 |
| Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels. |
189 | $37 | $98 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
174 | $6 | $40 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
166 | $15 | $30 |
| 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. |
162 | $4 | $35 |
| Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody titer | 162 | $12 | $20 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
147 | $68 | $185 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 142 | $6 | $14 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
137 | $13 | $39 |
| Hemoglobin a1c level, by device for home use | 135 | $10 | $42 |
| Iron level test | 130 | $6 | $25 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
130 | $9 | $45 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
130 | $0 | $20 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
129 | $13 | $60 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
126 | $7 | $20 |
| DNA antibody test (native or double-stranded) A blood test that measures the level of antibodies targeting native or double-stranded DNA. This test is used to detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the body. |
126 | $13 | $42 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
121 | $84 | $190 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
119 | $5 | $20 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
113 | $14 | $30 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
110 | $14 | $150 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
108 | $13 | $70 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
97 | $37 | $125 |
| White blood cell antibody identification test A laboratory test used to identify specific antibodies present in the blood that target white blood cells. |
90 | $15 | $51 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody titer test A blood test that measures the level of specific antibodies to help assess autoimmune disorders. |
89 | $11 | $25 |
| Infliximab infusion (Remicade) An injection of infliximab, excluding biosimilar versions, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
82 | $10 | $38 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
75 | $45 | $249 |
| 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. |
74 | $50 | $125 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
67 | $12 | $25 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
50 | $43 | $150 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
49 | $38 | $128 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
46 | $34 | $130 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
45 | $40 | $175 |
| 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. |
43 | $77 | $150 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
39 | $60 | $250 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
39 | $19 | $150 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 32 | $181 | $575 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
31 | $10 | $35 |
| Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement. |
30 | $60 | $150 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
30 | $33 | $129 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
30 | $39 | $125 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
30 | $152 | $487 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
29 | $66 | $150 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
28 | $7 | $45 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
28 | $12 | $60 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
27 | $9 | $60 |
| Tuberculosis test, enumeration of t-cells A blood test that counts T-cells to help detect tuberculosis infection. |
27 | $98 | $205 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
26 | $4 | $35 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
25 | $25 | $72 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
24 | $21 | $64 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 22 | $20 | $30 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
22 | $34 | $40 |
| Hyaluronan gel injection for joint An injection of hyaluronan gel into a joint to supplement joint fluid. This procedure is administered as a single dose. |
21 | $406 | $1,243 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
12 | $44 | $145 |
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.
15.3% high complexity
45.0% medium
39.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,166
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,452/year across 7 years
Top 28% in CA for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
498
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
$10,016 (98.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$100 (1.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$50 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$104
2023
$133
2022
$1,578
2021
$1,681
2020
$2,098
2019
$2,057
2018
$2,516
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$104
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$2,247
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,019
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,015
Radius Health, Inc.
$723
Lilly USA, LLC
$586
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$577
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$461
AbbVie, Inc.
$349
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$336
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$327
Genentech USA, Inc.
$296
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$267
AbbVie Inc.
$258
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$224
UCB, Inc.
$188
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$177
Celgene Corporation
$146
Horizon Pharma plc
$124
ABBVIE INC.
$120
GENZYME CORPORATION
$114
Cardinal Health 110 LLC
$100
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$81
PFIZER INC.
$61
Mallinckrodt LLC
$55
Genentech, Inc.
$50
Sobi, Inc
$38
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$36
Bioventus LLC
$32
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$29
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$21
Organon LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 42.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · Actemra · BENLYSTA · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · EVENITY · EVUSHELD · Enbrel · FORTEO · Humira · ILARIS · INFLECTRA · KEVZARA · KINERET · KRYSTEXXA · LUPKYNIS · OFEV · ORENCIA · Otezla · Otrexup · Prolia · RAYOS · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · Rinvoq · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI · SIMPONI ARIA · STELARA · Supartz FX Sodium Hyaluronate · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tymlos · Uloric · XELJANZ · XYOSTED
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
164
Per 100K population
1.7
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Khavari is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% 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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Khavari experienced with tocilizumab injection (actemra)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Khavari performed 7,780 tocilizumab injection (actemra) 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. Khavari receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Khavari received a total of $10,166 from 32 companies across 498 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. Khavari's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Van Nuys?
Dr. Khavari's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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. Khavari) 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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