Shahrzad Zarghamee, MD

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Shahrzad Zarghamee is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Mountain View, CA with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(650) 934-7400Mountain View, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 35 years in internal medicine, Shahrzad Zarghamee, MD is a long-established nephrologist in Mountain View. A University of Wisconsin School of Medicine graduate since 1991, she brings 35+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 50% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 563 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Mountain View35+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 5287dNPPES updated 2011-12-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

701 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040-2833

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.84%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

0.84% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

435

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

304

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,849

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $379k

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, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

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

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+17%)51%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-10%)39%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+13%)35%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+7%)29%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

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. Graduated medical school · 1991

    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

  2. 35 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (Class of 1991)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2350 W El Camino Real 2nd Floor, Mountain View, CA 94040-6201

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 184014

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Shahrzad Zarghamee

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Shahrzad Zarghamee for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Mountain View 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 Shahrzad Zarghamee

NPI records show Dr. Zarghamee as active with telehealth listed in Mountain View, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 934-7400.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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