Sholeh Rahimi, M.D.
Sholeh Rahimi, M.D. has been part of the Folsom medical community since 2007 in independent practice. She graduated from University of Nevada School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.93/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 68% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 272dNPPES updated 2025-08-07 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
825 E Bidwell St Ste 400, Folsom, CA 95630-4207
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202386.93/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.3 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better8.35%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+3.3 pts)
8.35% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.1 pts)
Better than 71% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
382
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
580
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,481
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $555k
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, 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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$500 received from industry
22 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 Sholeh Rahimi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
University of Nevada School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 6, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
University of Nevada School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190004
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Specialist Care With Sholeh Rahimi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sholeh Rahimi for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Folsom 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 Sholeh Rahimi
Dr. Rahimi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Folsom, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (916) 755-5991.
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 Sholeh Rahimi
Practice Location
825 E Bidwell St Ste 400, Folsom, CA 95630-4207
Mailing Address
825 E Bidwell St Ste 400, Folsom, CA 95630-4207
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