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DR. UMAR FAROOQ M.D NPI 1972796621


NPI Information

NPI: 1972796621
Provider Name: DR. UMAR FAROOQ, M.D
Classification: Internal Medicine - 207RN0300X
Entity Type: Individual

Specialization: Nephrology

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA
ZIP 17033
Phone: (800) 243-1455
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DR. Umar Farooq, M.D is a nephrology internal medicine in Hershey, PA with 23 years of experience. The provider is an internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation. DR. Umar Farooq, M.D NPI is 1972796621. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA
ZIP 17033-360
Phone: (800) 243-1455

The NPI 1972796621 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Home dialysis services per month, patient 20 years of age or older (HCPCS:90966)
  • Hemodialysis procedure with one physician evaluation (HCPCS:90935)
  • Dialysis services (4 or more physician visits per month), patient 20 years of age and older (HCPCS:90960)
  • Dialysis services (2-3 physician visits per month), patient 20 years of age and older (HCPCS:90961)
  • Dialysis services (1 physician visit per month), patient 20 years of age and older (HCPCS:90962)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 8/24/2007 and was last updated on 1/13/2012.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1207R00000XInternal MedicineMD437389PENNSYLVANIANo
2207RN0300XInternal MedicineNephrologyMD437389PENNSYLVANIAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
1184038MEDICARE PINPENNSYLVANIA
21024912050001MEDICAIDPENNSYLVANIA

What is NPI?

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This page was last updated on: 4/28/2024

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