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Nephrology

Farsad Afshinnia, MD

Works at hospitals in Ann Arbor, MI · Michigan

Summary

Dr. Farsad Afshinnia, MD is a nephrologist at 1500 E Medical Ctr Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Phone: (888) 287-1084. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Farsad Afshinnia had 167 Original Medicare patients and 472 services. NPI 1164487161. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Nephrologist (Medicare lists Nephrology)
  • Address: 1500 E Medical Ctr Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (888) 287‑1084
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University of Michigan Health System
  • Group practice: Regents of the University of Michigan
  • Medical school: graduated 1995 (31 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Farsad Afshinnia, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Farsad Afshinnia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Farsad Afshinnia 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 Farsad Afshinnia see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 167 Original Medicare patients and 472 services for Farsad Afshinnia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Farsad Afshinnia's NPI number?
1164487161. 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 Farsad Afshinnia, 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 patients167
Services billed to Medicare472
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)160 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)106 services
  3. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)77 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)49 services
  5. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)24 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Diabetes57%
  • Ischemic heart disease55%
  • Heart failure51%

Hospitals where Farsad Afshinnia works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Farsad Afshinnia 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Farsad Afshinnia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Farsad Afshinnia as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Regents of the University of Michigan3,346 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Nephrology doctors in Michigan →

Other nephrologists in Ann Arbor

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ann Arbor, MI — not a recommendation.

All nephrologists in Ann Arbor →

Other clinicians in Regents of the University of Michigan

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164487161
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians