Ramin H. Farsad, M.D.

Adult Medicine Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Ramin H. Farsad is an Adult Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Encinitas, CA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(760) 729-2351Encinitas, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ramin H. Farsad, M.D. practices as part of a group adult medicine family medicine specialist practice in Encinitas, CA. A Boston University School of Medicine graduate since 1993, he brings 33+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

1 of 65 Family Medicine providers in CASee all Family Medicine in Encinitas33+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 967dNPPES updated 2023-09-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

477 N El Camino Real Suite A100, Encinitas, CA 92024

Fax: (760) 729-9675
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

9.06/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-74.5 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

420

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescriptions Written

38

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1k

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-13%)57%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+3%)21%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$158 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Ramin H. Farsad's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1993

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Sep 28, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 33 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAdult Medicine in EncinitasAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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Taxonomy: 207QA0505X

Education & Training

Boston University School of Medicine (Class of 1993)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

477 N El Camino Real Suite A100, Encinitas, CA 92024-1328

Differs from practice location

Virtual Adult Medicine Care With Ramin H. Farsad

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Ramin H. Farsad for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Encinitas 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 Ramin H. Farsad

Dr. Farsad is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Encinitas, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 729-2351.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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