Quick answers
- Does Shahbaz A. Farnad accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shahbaz A. Farnad 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 Shahbaz A. Farnad see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 65 Original Medicare patients and 610 services for Shahbaz A. Farnad. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shahbaz A. Farnad's NPI number?
- 1992080618. 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 Shahbaz A. Farnad, 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 patients | 65 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 610 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg (J0665)173 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)38 services
- Anesthesia for x-ray on arteries (01924)21 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)21 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)12 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes46%
- Anxiety38%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Shahbaz A. Farnad is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite Pr2Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 433‑7744
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shahbaz A. Farnad as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Shahbaz Farnad MD Professional Corporation2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pain Managementprimary
- Anesthesiologyalso
Other pain management doctors in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1992080618 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians