Amir Shahram Makoui, MD
Amir Shahram Makoui is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Palmdale, CA with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Amir Shahram Makoui, MD runs an independent neurosurgeon practice in Palmdale, CA. Trained at George Washington University School of Medicine (class of 1995), he has been practicing for over 31 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
615 West Ave Q Suite D, Palmdale, CA 93551
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better30.66%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+25.6 pts)
30.66% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.8 pts)
Top 9% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
51
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
30
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
349
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $13k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+47%) — 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 (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 Amir Shahram Makoui's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Taxonomy: 207T00000X
Education & Training
George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Mailing address
Po Box 4008, Lancaster, CA 93539-4008
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210058
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Neurological Surgery Care With Amir Shahram Makoui
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Amir Shahram Makoui for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Palmdale 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 Amir Shahram Makoui
NPI records show Dr. Makoui as active with telehealth listed in Palmdale, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (661) 266-4500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
615 West Ave Q Suite D, Palmdale, CA 93551
Mailing Address
Po Box 4008, Lancaster, CA 93539-4008
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