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Medical Oncology

Muhammad Z. Farooq, MD

Works at hospitals in Lakeland, FL · Klamath Falls, OR · Florida, Oregon

Summary

Dr. Muhammad Z. Farooq, MD is an oncologist at 1324 Lakeland Hill Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805. Phone: (863) 687-1100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Muhammad Z. Farooq had 138 Original Medicare patients and 275 services. NPI 1033603287. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Muhammad Z. Farooq, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Muhammad Z. Farooq accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Muhammad Z. Farooq accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Muhammad Z. Farooq see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 138 Original Medicare patients and 275 services for Muhammad Z. Farooq. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Muhammad Z. Farooq's NPI number?
1033603287. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Muhammad Z. Farooq, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients138
Services billed to Medicare275
Different services or procedures22
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)108 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)21 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)16 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure67%
  • High cholesterol55%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)50%
  • Arthritis37%
  • COPD29%
  • Diabetes26%

Hospitals where Muhammad Z. Farooq works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Muhammad Z. Farooq at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Muhammad Z. Farooq is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Muhammad Z. Farooq as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc536 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other oncologists in Florida

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1033603287
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians