Fariba Zarinetchi, M.D.
Fariba Zarinetchi is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Corpus Christi, TX with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Fariba Zarinetchi, M.D. practices as part of a group nephrologist practice in Corpus Christi, TX. Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine (class of 1989), she has been practicing for over 37 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1521 S Staples St Ste 601, Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3154
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
436
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
313
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,368
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $539k
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$351 received from industry
21 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 Fariba Zarinetchi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
Tufts University School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 22, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
Tufts University School of Medicine (Class of 1989)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Fariba Zarinetchi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Fariba Zarinetchi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Corpus Christi 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 Fariba Zarinetchi
Dr. Zarinetchi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Corpus Christi, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (361) 887-8451.
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 Fariba Zarinetchi
Practice Location
1521 S Staples St Ste 601, Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3154
Mailing Address
1521 S Staples St Ste 601, Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3154
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