Shirin Hoodei, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Shirin Hoodei is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Palo Alto, CA with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Shirin Hoodei, M.D. in person in Palo Alto or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from New York Medical College in 2005 and has 21+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1602dNPPES updated 2022-01-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.4 pts)
Better than 86% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
20
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
32
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
308
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $29k
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 High Cholesterol, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 2005
New York Medical College
Board certified · Jan 2, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
New York Medical College (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Shirin Hoodei
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shirin Hoodei for cholesterol management, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Palo Alto 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 Shirin Hoodei
NPI records show Dr. Hoodei as active with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 853-2904.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Shirin Hoodei
Practice Location
795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302
Mailing Address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
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