Ferdinant Saran, MD
Also practices: FAMILY PRACTICE
Ferdinant Saran, MD practices as part of a group specialist practice in Glendale, CA. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 35 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 89.36/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 48% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 34% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4568dNPPES updated 2013-11-02 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1510 S Central Ave Ste 515, Glendale, CA 91204-2545
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 73% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202389.36/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.8 pts)
Better than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.05%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.05% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
903
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,006
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
47,208
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4.25M
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, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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 (+18%) — 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 (+23%) — 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 (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$296 received from industry
10 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 Ferdinant Saran's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190044
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Specialist Care With Ferdinant Saran
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ferdinant Saran for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Glendale 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 Ferdinant Saran
Dr. Saran is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Glendale, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (818) 243-4600.
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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Contact Ferdinant Saran
Practice Location
1510 S Central Ave Ste 515, Glendale, CA 91204-2545
Mailing Address
1510 S Central Ave Ste 515, Glendale, CA 91204-2545
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