Alidad Arabshahi, MD
Alidad Arabshahi is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Mc Lean, VA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Alidad Arabshahi, MD practices as part of a group otolaryngology specialist practice in Mc Lean, VA. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine in 1998 and has 28+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 8% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 842dNPPES updated 2024-02-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1450 Emerson Ave Apt 402, Mc Lean, VA 22101-5751
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.3%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.5 pts)
Better than 89% of reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
450
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
119
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
341
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $14k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$15 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Alidad Arabshahi's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.73 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Board certified · Feb 1, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
28 years in practice
Experienced
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Taxonomy: 207Y00000X
Education & Training
George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1998)
Mailing address
Po Box 1504, Lorton, VA 22199-1504
Differs from practice location
Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Alidad Arabshahi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alidad Arabshahi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Mc Lean required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alidad Arabshahi
Dr. Arabshahi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Mc Lean, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (703) 988-7562.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alidad Arabshahi
Practice Location
1450 Emerson Ave Apt 402, Mc Lean, VA 22101-5751
Mailing Address
Po Box 1504, Lorton, VA 22199-1504
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