Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Farrokh Farrokhi, MD

Neurological Surgery · Seattle, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
1100 9TH AVE, Seattle, WA 98101
2062236600
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1154371276 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. Farrokhi 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. Farrokhi

Dr. Farrokh Farrokhi is a neurological surgery specialist in Seattle, WA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Farrokhi performed 226 Medicare services across 197 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Farrokhi received a total of $23,504 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 87 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Farrokhi 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 46% volume in WA $23,504 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
226
Medicare services
Top 46% in WA for neurological surgery
197
Unique beneficiaries
$205
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~11 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
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.
82 $126 $448
Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment
This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment.
31 $178 $566
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 30 $155 $510
Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment
A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment.
25 $836 $2,943
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.
24 $90 $323
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.
20 $58 $227
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.
14 $116 $408
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 ↗
$23,504
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,358/year across 7 years
Top 13% in WA for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
9
Companies
87
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$11,690 (49.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,494 (27.6%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$5,320 (22.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,102
2023
$6,558
2022
$5,183
2021
$345
2020
$341
2019
$6,870
2018
$105

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,389
Boston Scientific Corporation
$842
Viseon, Inc.
$366
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$300
Monteris Medical Corporation
$205
Top 3 companies account for 87.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$7,084
Viseon, Inc.
$6,010
Brainlab, Inc.
$5,320
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,410
Boston Scientific Corporation
$842
Monteris Medical Corporation
$341
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$337
Stryker Corporation
$133
Bioventus LLC
$26
Top 3 companies account for 78.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVA · Bonescalpel · DIVERGENCE-L · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · MAZOR X SYSTEM · METRx · MaxView System · MaxView System - Lateral Set · MazorX - Renaissance · NAV - NAV3 NAVIGATION PLATFORM · Neuroblate · Other - Miscellaneous · PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE · PIVOX OBLIQUE LATERAL SPINAL SYSTEM · Provision of Software licenses for 3 weeks · SENSIGHT · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · Vercise
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 →

The majority of payments (50%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

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Geographic Context

Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
131
Per 100K population
5.8
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
VIRGINIA MASON 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. Farrokhi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 13% of WA 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. Farrokhi experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Farrokhi performed 82 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 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. Farrokhi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Farrokhi received a total of $23,504 from 9 companies across 87 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. Farrokhi's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Seattle?
Dr. Farrokhi's average Medicare payment per service is $205. 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. Farrokhi) 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 →
About this page

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 →