Darius A Rastegar, M.D.

Internal Medicine

Darius A Rastegar is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Baltimore, MD with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(410) 550-5633Baltimore, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Darius a Rastegar, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 35+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania in 1991 and has 35+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 30% of reporting doctors in Maryland
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 874 Internal Medicine providers in MDSee all Internal Medicine in Baltimore35+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1153dNPPES updated 2023-03-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5200 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224-2734

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

9.48%

Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)

9.48% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

84%

Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.2 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

219

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

510

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

7,499

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.66M

Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.

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 Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-13%)57%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
42%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Substance Use Disorders
42%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Depression
Higher than avg (+6%)38%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Tobacco Use Disorder
37%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-14%)35%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
34%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%
GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1991

    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

  2. Board certified · Mar 30, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 35 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1991)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

6201 Greenleigh Ave, Middle River, MD 21220-2004

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Darius a Rastegar

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Darius a Rastegar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Baltimore 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 Darius a Rastegar

NPI records show Dr. Rastegar as active with telehealth listed in Baltimore, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (410) 550-5633.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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