Quick answers
- Does Arta D. Shirkhodai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Arta D. Shirkhodai accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Arta D. Shirkhodai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 4,122 Original Medicare patients and 9,079 services for Arta D. Shirkhodai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Arta D. Shirkhodai's NPI number?
- 1154985463. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Arta D. Shirkhodai, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 4,122 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,079 |
| Different services or procedures | 114 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)1,850 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)1,350 services
- Screening mammography (77067)1,350 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)431 services
- Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (G0279)305 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure58%
- Arthritis45%
- Osteoporosis29%
- Anxiety21%
- Depression19%
Hospitals where Arta D. Shirkhodai works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Arta D. Shirkhodai at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050503
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050324
Practice locations
Addresses where Arta D. Shirkhodai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 130 Cedar RdVista, CA 92083 (760) 806‑5400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Arta D. Shirkhodai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Vista
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vista, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scripps Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154985463 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians