Quick answers
- Does Shahriar R. Zarnegar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shahriar R. Zarnegar 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 Shahriar R. Zarnegar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,828 Original Medicare patients and 5,702 services for Shahriar R. Zarnegar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shahriar R. Zarnegar's NPI number?
- 1790788008. 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 Shahriar R. Zarnegar, 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 | 1,828 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,702 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,135 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)594 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)469 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)342 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)329 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%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes42%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
Hospitals where Shahriar R. Zarnegar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shahriar R. Zarnegar 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.
- Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta Maria, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050107
Practice locations
Addresses where Shahriar R. Zarnegar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 910 E Stowell RdSanta Maria, CA 93454 (805) 925‑2637
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shahriar R. Zarnegar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Elite Eyecare Medical Group a Medical Corporation13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Santa Maria
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Maria, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Elite Eyecare Medical Group a Medical Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Saint Louis University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790788008 |
| 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