Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Mehrdad Ghaffarian, LAC, PHD

Individual provider Acupuncturist · NPI 1164581187

Dr. Mehrdad Ghaffarian, LAC, PHD is an Acupuncturist in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Practices as a sole proprietor. Licensed in California.

Licensed in
CA
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
LAC — Licensed Associate Counselor
A counsellor practising under supervision toward full licensure. In some states the same letters mean Licensed Acupuncturist.
PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
A research doctorate. In healthcare it usually sits alongside a clinical licence.

See every abbreviation used in this directory →

Practice location Address checks out

30212 Tomas Ste 180
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-2172
Phone: (949) 206-1040
Fax: (949) 713-9542
Show map & directions

Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Acupuncturist (primary) Taxonomy 171100000X · Licence AC4762 (CA)

Record details

NPI number1164581187
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials LAC , PHD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedDecember 6, 2006
Last updated in NPPESSeptember 23, 2009

Other providers in Rancho Santa Margarita