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Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (1989)

18035 BROOKHURST STREET SUITE 2100
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708

1-877-696-3622

Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD is a gastroenterologist in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare, Orange Coast Medical Center, MemorialCare Medical Group and Edinger Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians.

Office Locations

18035 BROOKHURST STREET SUITE 2100
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708

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In The News

“It seems weird, but drinking too much water or having water at certain times of day raises the risk of uncomfortable reflux symptoms, said Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, gastroenterologist at MemorialCare...”—"Drinking Lots Of Water? It Could Secretly Be Causing This Painful Digestion Issue.", Huff Post, July 2025

“Ashkan Farhadi, a gastroenterologist at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and director of MemorialCare Medical Group's Digestive Disease Project in Fountain Valley, California, cautions...”—"4 Things About Gut Health Even Experts Admit They Don't Know", Huff Post, December 2021

“"There is a balance between [bacteria] in the gut called homeostasis," said Ashkan Farhadi, a gastroenterologist at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and director of MemorialCare Medical...”—"This Is The Difference Between Probiotics And Prebiotics", Huff Post, April 2019

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2023, Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	48
gastrointestinal procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	42
gastrointestinal procedures	40
minimally invasive procedures	40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	40

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	47
gastrointestinal procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	22

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	36
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	58
gastrointestinal procedures	42
minimally invasive procedures	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	42

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	46
gastrointestinal procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	26

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	86
doctor visit	92
gastrointestinal procedures	86
minimally invasive procedures	86
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	86

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	87
gastrointestinal procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	33

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	97
doctor visit	95
gastrointestinal procedures	97
minimally invasive procedures	97
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	97

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	16
diagnostic procedures	94
doctor visit	89
gastrointestinal procedures	94
minimally invasive procedures	94
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	94

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	11
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	22
diagnostic procedures	98
doctor visit	89
gastrointestinal procedures	111
minimally invasive procedures	111
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	98

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	36
diagnostic procedures	94
doctor visit	112
gastrointestinal procedures	94
minimally invasive procedures	94
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	94

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	25
diagnostic procedures	71
doctor visit	104
gastrointestinal procedures	71
minimally invasive procedures	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	71

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD in 2023

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

blood draw	24
diagnostic procedures	60
doctor visit	75
gastrointestinal procedures	61
minimally invasive procedures	61
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	60

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	67
Hispanic	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	66

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	5
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 1989. He completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (1989)

Residency: Rush University Medical Center (2004)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MemorialCare

Orange Coast Medical Center

MemorialCare Medical Group

Edinger Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$228 VIBERZI $149	$79
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$124 JARDIANCE $124
Boston Scientific Corporation	$108 EXALT Model D $108
FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$29 VIIBRYD $15	LINZESS $14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$23 $23
Other	$69 Creon $22	ERBE $20	SUPREP $12	$14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$582

Biography

Dr. Ashkan Farhadi is a specialist in adult gastroenterology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Farhadi include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). He attended medical school at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and Bangalore University. He completed his residency training at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Farhadi speaks Persian. He is professionally affiliated with Orange Coast Medical Center, Greater Newport Physicians, and MemorialCare Medical Group. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA.