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Gastroenterology

Filsan A. Farah, MD

Works at hospitals in Hampton, VA · Virginia

Summary

Dr. Filsan A. Farah, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1031 Loftis Blvd, Suite 201, Newport News, VA 23606. Phone: (757) 736-6985. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Filsan A. Farah had 38 Original Medicare patients and 79 services. NPI 1619472131. 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.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 1031 Loftis Blvd, Suite 201, Newport News, VA 23606 · Directions
  • Phone: (757) 736‑6985
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Sentara Careplex Hospital
  • Group practice: Sentara Medical Group
  • Medical school: Drexel University College Of Medicine · graduated 2018 (8 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Filsan A. Farah, 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 Filsan A. Farah accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Filsan A. Farah 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 Filsan A. Farah see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 38 Original Medicare patients and 79 services for Filsan A. Farah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Filsan A. Farah's NPI number?
1619472131. 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 Filsan A. Farah, 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 patients38
Services billed to Medicare79
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)19 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)17 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 pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Ischemic heart disease61%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Chronic kidney disease47%
  • Diabetes37%

Hospitals where Filsan A. Farah works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Filsan A. Farah 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 Filsan A. Farah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Filsan A. Farah as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Sentara Medical Group1,408 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Newport News

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newport News, VA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Sentara Medical Group

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolDrexel University College Of Medicine
Graduation year2018 (8 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1619472131
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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