Farzin Rashti, M.D.
NPI 1255562492ActiveIndividual· Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology· Columbia, SC
Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology (M.D.) in Columbia, South Carolina, trained at Howard University College of Medicine (class of 2008). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $347,250 for 708 claims, against $121,114 paid for services in 2024. Boston Scientific Corporation was the largest of 19 companies reporting payments in 2025, $8,856 in all, mostly speaking and faculty fees.
Overview
| NPI | 1255562492 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| NPI issued | Aug 5, 2009 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Certified by provider | Aug 21, 2020 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology Primary | 207RG0100X | 40149 | SC |
| Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology | 207RG0100X | 47223 | KY |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Gastroenterology (DC); Practitioner - Gastroenterology (MD) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 299 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 3,003 across 41 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $121,114 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 708 · 1,124 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 212 |
| Total drug cost | $347,250 |
| Generic share | 78% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | Howard University College of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Medicare specialty | Gastroenterology |
| Secondary specialties | Internal Medicine |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Medical group
- Gastro Center of Maryland LLCOlney, MD · 23 clinicians
Hospital affiliation
- Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical CenterSilver Spring, MD
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$8,856 · 146 payments from 19 companies
- 2024$7,154 · 126 payments from 23 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation | $6,615 | 8 |
| Abbvie Inc. | $440.71 | 31 |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | $331.96 | 21 |
| Pfizer Inc. | $301.33 | 25 |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | $265.95 | 16 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program$5,738 · 4 payments
- Food and Beverage$2,202 · 138 payments
- Travel and Lodging$831.79 · 3 payments
- Education$84.00 · 1 payment
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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