Nazanine Khairkhah, MD
Nazanine Khairkhah is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Greenwich, CT with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: NEPHROLOGY
With over 26 years in internal medicine, Nazanine Khairkhah, MD is a long-established nephrologist in Greenwich. She has been in practice for 26+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.64/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Uses generic medications more than 55% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Federal MIPS score higher than 35% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
49 Lake Ave Ste 1b, Greenwich, CT 06830-4501
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202381.64/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.34%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
1.34% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.9%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
409
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
401
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,121
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $597k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.9k received from industry
176 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Nazanine Khairkhah's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 16, 2019
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
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
Mailing address
49 Lake Ave Ste 104, Greenwich, CT 06830-4501
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450669
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Nazanine Khairkhah
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nazanine Khairkhah for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Greenwich 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 Nazanine Khairkhah
NPI records show Dr. Khairkhah as active with telehealth listed in Greenwich, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 869-2304.
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 Nazanine Khairkhah
Practice Location
49 Lake Ave Ste 1b, Greenwich, CT 06830-4501
Mailing Address
49 Lake Ave Ste 104, Greenwich, CT 06830-4501
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