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Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia, MD
NPI1457316374
- Publications
- 135
- Industry payments
- $5.4M
- Affiliated sites
- 1
- Medical group
- 1
- Insurance carriers
- 2
- Practice address
- 4130 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
- Practice phone
- Call (858) 455-6460
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Scripps Clinic - Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - La Jolla (La Jolla Village Dr)
Surgical practice · La Jolla, California
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Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia is an orthopedic surgeon in California
Dr. Akbarnia practices at Scripps Clinic - Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - La Jolla (La Jolla Village Dr) in La Jolla, California.
Dr. Akbarnia's NPI, 1457316374, was assigned on April 20, 2006. Dr. Akbarnia graduated from Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine in 1966. Dr. Akbarnia holds California license C39663.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1457316374NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- April 20, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (858) 455-6460
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Medical school graduation
- 1966
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia practices at Scripps Clinic - Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - La Jolla (La Jolla Village Dr) in La Jolla, California
Dr. Akbarnia's primary practice is Scripps Clinic - Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - La Jolla (La Jolla Village Dr), at 4130 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037. The practice phone is (858) 455-6460.
- Scripps Clinic - Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - La Jolla (La Jolla Village Dr)4130 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037Phone(858) 455-6460
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia is affiliated with 1 site of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Akbarnia's primary practice is Scripps Clinic - Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - La Jolla (La Jolla Village Dr) in La Jolla, California. The medical group on file is Scripps Clinic Medical Group.
Scripps Clinic - Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - La Jolla (La Jolla Village Dr)Primary
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Akbarnia practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Scripps Clinic - Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - La Jolla (La Jolla Village Dr) | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia is one of 2,056 orthopedic surgeons in California
Orthopaedic surgery is Dr. Akbarnia's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207X00000X. Dr. Akbarnia is board certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Akbarnia is licensed in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Orthopaedic surgery, CaliforniaPrimary
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Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia's patients have a median age of 81
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Akbarnia's median patient age at 81, with 0% women.
Dr. Akbarnia's patients across all payers
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Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 81
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women0%
- Men100%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia has 135 publications on record
Dmand AI links 135 papers to Dr. Akbarnia, published from 2007 to 2024. 2015 was the busiest year, with 6. The most frequent topics are Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion and Radiography. Dr. Akbarnia has published most often in Spine (Phila Pa 1976). Dr. Akbarnia's most frequent co-authors are Gregory Michael Mundis, MD, Richard A. Hostin, MD and Robert K. Eastlack, MD.
Papers135
Years published2007 to 2024
Dr. Akbarnia's papers by year, 2014 to 2024
Topics Dr. Akbarnia writes about most
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Fusion
- Radiography
- Postoperative Complications
- Spine
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Orthopedic Procedures
- Thoracic Vertebrae
Dr. Akbarnia's most frequent co-authors
- Gregory Michael Mundis, MD40 shared papers
- Richard A. Hostin, MD21 shared papers
- Robert K. Eastlack, MD15 shared papers
Recent publications by Dr. Akbarnia
KyphosisPostoperative ComplicationsRadiography
Lumbar VertebraePostoperative ComplicationsSpinal Diseases
Medicina (Kaunas)
AlgorithmsLumbar VertebraePostoperative Complications
Orthopedic ProceduresPostoperative ComplicationsScoliosis
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia received $5,396,898 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 319 general payments to Dr. Akbarnia from 15 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Royalties and licenses make up the largest share, 91% of the total. Nuvasive, Inc. paid the most, $3,724,823.
General payments to Dr. Akbarnia by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Akbarnia by kind, 2016 to 2025
$5.4Min total
- Royalties and licenses$4,901,32191%
- Consulting fees$416,4158%
- Education speaker fees$29,7371%
- Charitable contributions$25,0000%
- Other$15,2070%
Companies that paid Dr. Akbarnia the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia graduated from Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine
Dr. Akbarnia graduated from Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine in 1966.
- Medical school
- Board certified in orthopaedic surgery
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia accepts plans from 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Akbarnia is in network with 2 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and HCSC. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 2. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- HCSC
Plan types Dr. Akbarnia accepts, by number of carriers
- Medicare2
- PPO2
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia's NPI number?
Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia's NPI number is 1457316374. It was assigned on April 20, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia?
Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia is an orthopedic surgeon in California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207X00000X).
Where does Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia practice?
Dr. Akbarnia practices at 4130 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037. Dr. Akbarnia's primary practice is Scripps Clinic - Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - La Jolla (La Jolla Village Dr) in La Jolla, California.
What is Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Akbarnia is (858) 455-6460.
What is Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia's medical license number?
Dr. Akbarnia holds California license C39663.
What medical group is Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia part of?
Dr. Akbarnia is linked to Scripps Clinic Medical Group.
Is Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia board certified?
Yes. Dr. Akbarnia is board certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Where did Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia go to medical school?
Dr. Akbarnia graduated from Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine in 1966.
Has Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $5,396,898 in general payments to Dr. Akbarnia from 15 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Nuvasive, Inc.
How long has Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia been practicing?
Dr. Akbarnia graduated from medical school in 1966, 60 years ago.
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Does Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia do research?
Dmand AI links 135 publications to Dr. Akbarnia, published from 2007 to 2024.
Who does Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia publish with?
Dr. Akbarnia's most frequent co-authors are Gregory Michael Mundis, MD (40 shared papers), Richard A. Hostin, MD (21 shared papers) and Robert K. Eastlack, MD (15 shared papers).
What insurance does Dr. Behrooz A. Akbarnia accept?
Dr. Akbarnia is in network with 2 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and HCSC. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 2. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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