Lara Nawaf Al-Dandachi, R.D.

Dietitian, Registered

(310) 825-7922Los Angeles, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Patients across CA can see Lara Nawaf Al-Dandachi, R.D. in person in Los Angeles or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2007 — over 23 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.1/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 62% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 133 Dietitian, Registered providers in CASee all Dietitian, Registered in Los Angeles23+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 2312dNPPES updated 2020-01-06 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 Ucla Medical Plz Ste 530, Los Angeles, CA 90095-4982

Fax: (310) 267-1899
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.

MIPS Score

2023

86.1/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.5 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.

Medicare Patients

81

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

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

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 (+11%)60%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+11%)43%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+11%)41%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

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. Board certified · Jan 5, 2020

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

Dietitian, RegisteredDietary & Nutritional Service Providers

A Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is an individual uniquely trained in the science of nutrition and practice of dietetics to design and provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and other evidence-based applications of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) that exemplify the profession's systematic approach to providing high quality nutrition care. Registered dietitians provide MNT for the purpose of disease prevention or management, or to treat or rehabilitate an illness, injury, or condition, with the use of specific, indicated physical and cognitive nutrition care services comprised of one or more of the following aspects of the NCP: nutrition assessment/reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention (e.g., nutrition counseling, therapeutic diet ordering, and nutrition education) and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.

Taxonomy: 133V00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 191326

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Virtual Dietitian, Registered Care With Lara Nawaf Al-Dandachi

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lara Nawaf Al-Dandachi for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Los Angeles required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lara Nawaf Al-Dandachi

Dr. Al-Dandachi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 825-7922.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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