Physician Profile
Mehrdad Ghaffari, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ghaffari
Mehrdad Ghaffari, M.D. practices family medicine in Altoona, PA. Mehrdad is also listed as specializing in pulmonary disease. According to Medicare claims data, Mehrdad cared for 2,171 Medicare patients across 2,927 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770700718.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (814) 946-1655
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1414 NINTH AVE STATION MEDICAL CENTER
Altoona, PA 16602
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,927 services · 2,171 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | Procedure | 31624 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) | Treatment | 95811 |
180 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | Treatment | 94729 |
76 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | Treatment | 94726 |
76 | Too few peers to compare |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | Treatment | 94060 |
76 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | Treatment | 94729 |
53 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort | Treatment | 95806 |
52 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Test for exercise-induced lung stress | Treatment | 94618 |
50 | Too few peers to compare |
| Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | Treatment | 94726 |
48 | Too few peers to compare |
| Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort | Treatment | 95806 |
45 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
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 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family doctors in Altoona 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1995 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Mehrdad Ghaffari?
Mehrdad Ghaffari is a family doctor in Altoona, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Mehrdad Ghaffari's address?
Mehrdad Ghaffari is listed at 1414 Ninth Ave Station Medical Center, Altoona, PA 16602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Mehrdad Ghaffari?
The number on file is (814) 946-1655. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Mehrdad Ghaffari's NPI number?
Mehrdad Ghaffari's National Provider Identifier is 1770700718. 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
Where did Mehrdad Ghaffari train?
Mehrdad Ghaffari attended Other, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Mehrdad Ghaffari been practicing?
Mehrdad Ghaffari has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Mehrdad Ghaffari perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Mehrdad Ghaffari performs procedures including irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope; provides treatments such as sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure and test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Mehrdad Ghaffari confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Mehrdad Ghaffari. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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