BEHZAD FARAH MD – NPI #1689630915
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

BEHZAD FARAH is a physician located in BARRINGTON, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1689630915 to BEHZAD FARAH on April 25, 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 6 years ago on Jan 17, 2020. 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 BEHZAD FARAH below.

NPI Profile for
BEHZAD FARAH

NPI Number
1689630915
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BEHZAD FARAH
Credentials
MD
Primary location
27790 W HIGHWAY 22
STE 30
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
Phone: (847) 382-5350 Fax: (847) 382-5358
Mailing address
27401 W HIGHWAY 22
STE 108
BARRINGTON, IL 60010-5934
Phone: (847) 382-5350 Fax: (847) 382-5358
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 17, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for BEHZAD FARAH

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDIL036059329
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)		 IL 036059329

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

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
BEHZAD FARAH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVOCATE CONDELL MEDICAL CENTER
      801 S MILWAUKEE AVE
      LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
    • ADVOCATE GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL
      450 WEST HIGHWAY 22
      BARRINGTON, IL 60010
    • NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1
      800 W CENTRAL ROAD
      ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
    • NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE MCHENRY
      4201 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
      MCHENRY, IL 60050
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ADVOCATE HOME HEALTH CARE SERV
      2000 SPRINGER DRIVE
      LOMBARD, IL 60148
    • BOWES IN-HOME CARE, INC
      2230 POINT BOULEVARD SUITE 100
      ELGIN, IL 60123
  • NURSING HOME
    • ALDEN LONG GROVE REHAB &HC CTR
      2308 OLD HICKS ROAD
      LONG GROVE, IL 60047
    • WAUCONDA CARE
      176 THOMAS COURT
      WAUCONDA, IL 60084
  • HOSPICE
    • ACCORD HOSPICE
      400 LAKE COOK RD, SUITE 223
      DEERFIELD, IL 60015

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