FARIBORZ SHAMS D.O. – NPI #1063421865
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

FARIBORZ SHAMS is a physician located in ANAHEIM, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1063421865 to FARIBORZ SHAMS on August 08, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on Jul 02, 2010. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for FARIBORZ SHAMS below.

NPI Profile for
FARIBORZ SHAMS

NPI Number
1063421865
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
FARIBORZ SHAMS
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
515 S BEACH BLVD
STE F
ANAHEIM, CA 92804-1812
Phone: (714) 995-7503 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 CA 20A6510

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
FARIBORZ SHAMS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • AHMC ANAHEIM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1111 W LA PALMA AVENUE
      ANAHEIM, CA 92801
    • LA PALMA INTERCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      7901 WALKER STREET
      LA PALMA, CA 90623
    • PROVIDENCE ST. JUDE MEDICAL CENTER
      101 E VALENCIA MESA DRIVE
      FULLERTON, CA 92835
    • WEST ANAHEIM MEDICAL CENTER
      3033 W ORANGE AVENUE
      ANAHEIM, CA 92804
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMICABLE HOMECARE, INC
      13819 SAN ANTONIO DRIVE
      NORWALK, CA 90650
    • EXCELL HOME CARE INC
      14023 PARAMOUNT BLVD
      PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
    • HEALTHY LIFE HOME CARE, INC
      16661 VENTURA BLVD SUITE 613
      ENCINO, CA 91436
    • MED CARE PLUS HOME HEALTH INC
      490 S ROSEMEAD BLVD SUITE 9
      PASADENA, CA 91107
    • WESTERN HOME CARE, INC
      6131 ORANGETHORPE AVENUE, SUITE 360
      BUENA PARK, CA 90620
  • NURSING HOME
    • ANAHEIM HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
      501 SOUTH BEACH BLVD.
      ANAHEIM, CA 92804
    • LEISURE COURT NURSING CENTER
      1135 LEISURE COURT
      ANAHEIM, CA 92801
    • PARK ANAHEIM HEALTHCARE CENTER
      3435 W BALL ROAD
      ANAHEIM, CA 92804
    • ROWNTREE GARDENS
      12151 DALE AVENUE
      STANTON, CA 90680
    • WINDSOR GARDENS CONVALESCENT CENTER OF ANAHEIM
      3415 W BALL ROAD
      ANAHEIM, CA 92804
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • KINDRED HOSPITAL WESTMINSTER
      200 HOSPITAL CIRCLE
      WESTMINSTER, CA 92683

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