Azita Far, MD

Pain Medicine Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology

Azita Far is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiology specialist based in West Hollywood, CA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: PAIN MANAGEMENT

(213) 637-3703West Hollywood, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Azita Far, MD has practiced anesthesiology for 33+ years, working in group practice. With 33+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the West Hollywood area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 85.72/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in California
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 58% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 174 Anesthesiology providers in CASee all Anesthesiology in West Hollywood33+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 6841dNPPES updated 2007-08-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

8700 Beverly Blvd Suite 8211, West Hollywood, CA 90048-1804

Fax: (213) 427-3659
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

85.72/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.1 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

42.54%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+37.4 pts)

42.54% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.5%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)

Better than 75% of reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

300

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

139

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,140

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $141k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
45%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+10%)44%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+7%)39%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$187 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Azita Far's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 33 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

AnesthesiologyPain Medicine in West HollywoodAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Taxonomy: 207LP2900X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3530 Wilshire Blvd Suite 350, Los Angeles, CA 90010-2328

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 210032

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Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Azita Far

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Azita Far for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to West Hollywood 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 Azita Far

NPI records show Dr. Far as active with telehealth listed in West Hollywood, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (213) 637-3703.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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