Physician Profile
Behzad Parhizgar, MD
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- 195 South St, Suite 2, Pittsfield, MA 01201
About Dr. Parhizgar
Based in Pittsfield, MA, Behzad Parhizgar, MD is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Behzad graduated from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in 1974. Behzad is also listed as specializing in anatomic & clinical pathology. According to Medicare claims data, Behzad cared for 1,679 Medicare patients across 3,320 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1982773602 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (413) 443-1439
- Email not available
Practice Locations
195 SOUTH ST SUITE 2
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Vitiligo
Infections
- Ringworm
Rashes & allergy
- Poison Ivy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Diagnostic procedures
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Cosmetic dermatology
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,320 services · 1,679 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
153 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
122 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
76 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Incision biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11106 |
76 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
51 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17272 |
34 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17282 |
31 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Incision biopsy, each additional skin growth | Procedure | 11107 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11402 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
2,130 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Pittsfield 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1974 at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Parhizgar's specialty?
Dr. Parhizgar is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Pittsfield, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Parhizgar?
Dr. Parhizgar is listed at 195 South St Suite 2, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Parhizgar?
The number on file is (413) 443-1439. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Parhizgar's NPI number?
Dr. Parhizgar's National Provider Identifier is 1982773602. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Parhizgar's medical education?
Dr. Parhizgar attended Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1974. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Parhizgar been practicing?
Dr. Parhizgar has 52 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1974, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Parhizgar known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Parhizgar performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Parhizgar confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Parhizgar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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