Physician Profile
Farshid Yazdi, M.D., M.S.P.H.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Yazdi
Farshid Yazdi, M.D., M.S.P.H. is a healthcare provider in New Orleans, LA specializing in nephrology. Farshid trained at Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. According to Medicare claims data, Farshid cared for 88 Medicare patients across 148 services. The services billed most often include hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation, dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older), and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (337) 781-2927
- Email not available
Practice Locations
828 WEBSTER ST
New Orleans, LA 70118
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
148 services · 88 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36901 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
37 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
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.
Other kidney specialists in New Orleans 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Farshid Yazdi, M.D.'s specialty?
Farshid Yazdi, M.D. is a kidney specialist in New Orleans, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Farshid Yazdi, M.D.?
Farshid Yazdi, M.D. is listed at 828 Webster St, New Orleans, LA 70118. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Farshid Yazdi, M.D.?
The number on file is (337) 781-2927. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Farshid Yazdi, M.D.'s NPI number?
Farshid Yazdi, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier is 1679707350. 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 Farshid Yazdi, M.D.'s education?
Farshid Yazdi, M.D. attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Farshid Yazdi, M.D. been practicing?
Farshid Yazdi, M.D. has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Farshid Yazdi, M.D. known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Farshid Yazdi, M.D. performs procedures including insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist; provides treatments such as hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation and dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Farshid Yazdi, M.D. confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Farshid Yazdi, M.D.. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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