Behnam Birgani, DO
Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine
Behnam Birgani is a Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Fort Lauderdale, FL with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Patients across FL can see Behnam Birgani, DO in person in Fort Lauderdale or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 33+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Fort Lauderdale area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4602 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-5206
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.14%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
≈ Same as national average
5.14% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
200
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
301
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,980
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $751k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — 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 (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$72 received from industry
3 transactions 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 Behnam Birgani's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 27, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
Taxonomy: 207QG0300X
Mailing address
4611 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33328-3817
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501339
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Behnam Birgani
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Behnam Birgani for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fort Lauderdale 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 Behnam Birgani
NPI records show Dr. Birgani as active with telehealth listed in Fort Lauderdale, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (954) 491-4888.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Behnam Birgani
Practice Location
4602 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-5206
Mailing Address
4611 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33328-3817
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