Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin, MD

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Dermatologist
NPI1720114432
Medicare services, 2022
422
Part D claims, 2022
55
Publications
1
MIPS score, 2024
90
Hospital affiliations
1
Practice address
1111 6th Avenue, 4th Floor Main, Des Moines, IA 50314
Practice phone
Call (515) 247-4400
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Mobile number
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Primary practice

Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines

Hospital · Des Moines, Iowa

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Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin is a dermatologist in Des Moines, Iowa

Dr. Fardin practices at Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa, part of Select Medical Holdings.

Dr. Fardin's NPI, 1720114432, was assigned on February 26, 2007. Dr. Fardin graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2003. Dr. Fardin holds California license A98841.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
February 26, 2007
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(515) 247-4400
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Sex
Female
Estimated age
49
Medical school graduation
2003

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin practices at Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa

Dr. Fardin's primary practice is Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines, at 1111 6th Avenue, 4th Floor Main, Des Moines, IA 50314 in Polk County. The practice phone is (515) 247-4400.

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Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Fardin's primary practice is Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa, part of Select Medical Holdings. The medical group on file is Southern Marin Dermatology. Dmand AI also links Dr. Fardin to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Fardin practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Select Specialty Hospital - Des MoinesAvailable with a free account
+1 more affiliated siteAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin is one of 83 dermatologists in Iowa

Dermatology is Dr. Fardin's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207N00000X. Dr. Fardin is board certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. Dmand AI has Dr. Fardin's licenses on file in 2 states: California and Massachusetts.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Dermatology, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense A98841 · 2007 to 2027 · taxonomy 207N00000X
  • Massachusetts licenseLicense P-230971 · 2007 to 2008

Dermatologists near Dr. Fardin

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83dermatologists in Iowa
6dermatologists in Des Moines

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin billed Medicare for 422 services in 2022

CMS data shows 422 Medicare services from Dr. Fardin across 8 procedure codes in 2022. Medicare paid $17,437 for them. Every service was in an office.

Medicare services, 2022422
Paid by Medicare$17,437
Procedure codes8

Dr. Fardin's Medicare services by type, 2021 to 2022

  • 2021
  • 2022
Surgery
2021: 1,0112022: 26374%
Office and hospital visits
2021: 7032022: 15977%
Drugs given in the office
2021: 752022: 0100%
Lab and pathology
2021: 132022: 0100%

Dr. Fardin compared with the Iowa median for dermatologists, 2022

  • Dr. Fardin
  • Iowa median
Medicare services
422vs 2,36382% below
Part D claims
55vs 40286% below

Medians across 85 dermatologists in Iowa with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Fardin's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2022

CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin's patients have a median age of 56

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Fardin's median patient age at 56, with 62% women.

Dr. Fardin's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 56

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women62%
  • Men34%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin wrote 55 Medicare Part D claims in 2022

In 2022, Dr. Fardin wrote 55 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 4 drugs, with $996 in total drug cost. In 2021, CMS named 269 claims across 12 drugs.

Part D claims, 202255
Drugs named by CMS4
Total drug cost$996

Dr. Fardin's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2022

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2021 to 2022

  • 2021
  • 2022
Claims for drugs CMS names
2021: 2692022: 5580%

Drugs named by CMS: 4 in 2022, 12 in 2021.

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Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026

Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin scored 90 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 90 out of 100 for Dr. Fardin for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group.

Dr. Fardin's MIPS scores, performance year 2024

  • 90of 100Final score
  • 80.9of 100Quality
  • 40of 100Improvement Activities

Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.

Source: Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026

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Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin has 1 publication on record

Dmand AI links 1 paper to Dr. Fardin in 2011. Dr. Fardin's most frequent co-authors are Ilona J. Frieden, MD and Marcia Hogeling, MD.

Papers1

Dr. Fardin's most frequent co-authors

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Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin received $7,405 in industry payments from 2016 to 2023

CMS Open Payments shows 297 general payments to Dr. Fardin from 32 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2023. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 95% of the total. Allergan Inc. paid the most, $1,354.

General payments to Dr. Fardin by program year, 2016 to 2023

General payments to Dr. Fardin by kind, 2016 to 2023

$7.4Kin total
  • Food and beverage$7,01195%
  • Education$3945%

Companies that paid Dr. Fardin the most, 2016 to 2023

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin has 1 award and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Fardin.

Awards and honors for Dr. Fardin

  1. Undated
    • AAD Fellow

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin graduated from Harvard Medical School

Dr. Fardin graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2003. Dr. Fardin is a member of AAD.

  1. Medical schoolHarvard Medical School
  2. Board certified in dermatologyAmerican Board of Dermatology

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Sources for Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesClinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin's NPI number?

Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin's NPI number is 1720114432. It was assigned on February 26, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin?

Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin is a dermatologist in Des Moines, Iowa. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Dermatology Physician (taxonomy code 207N00000X).

Where does Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin practice?

Dr. Fardin practices at 1111 6th Avenue, 4th Floor Main, Des Moines, IA 50314. Dr. Fardin's primary practice is Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa, part of Select Medical Holdings. Dmand AI also links Dr. Fardin to 1 group practice or clinic.

What is Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Fardin is (515) 247-4400.

What is Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin's medical license number?

Dr. Fardin holds California license A98841, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.

Which states has Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Fardin in California (2007 to 2027) and Massachusetts (2007 to 2008).

Which hospitals is Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin affiliated with?

Dr. Fardin practices at Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa.

What medical group is Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin part of?

Dr. Fardin is linked to Southern Marin Dermatology.

Does Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Fardin billed Medicare for 422 services in 2022.

What is Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin's MIPS score?

Dr. Fardin's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 90 out of 100, reported as part of a group.

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Is Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin board certified?

Yes. Dr. Fardin is board certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology.

What services does Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin bill to Medicare?

In 2022, Dr. Fardin's most billed Medicare services were surgery: skin and soft tissue (17003), office visit, established patient (99213) and surgery: skin and soft tissue (17000).

Where did Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin go to medical school?

Dr. Fardin graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2003.

What drugs does Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin prescribe most?

In 2022 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Fardin's most prescribed drugs by claims were Valacyclovir, Triamcinolone Acetonide and Ketoconazole.

Has Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $7,405 in general payments to Dr. Fardin from 32 companies from 2016 to 2023. The largest total came from Allergan Inc.

How long has Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin been practicing?

Dr. Fardin graduated from medical school in 2003, 23 years ago.

Does Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin do research?

Dmand AI links 1 publication to Dr. Fardin.

Who does Dr. Shala Rahbar Fardin publish with?

Dr. Fardin's most frequent co-authors are Ilona J. Frieden, MD (1 shared paper) and Marcia Hogeling, MD (1 shared paper).

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