FIRAS GHOMRAOUI – NPI #1649831181
Internal Medicine

A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.

FIRAS GHOMRAOUI is a physician located in ASHEVILLE, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1649831181 to FIRAS GHOMRAOUI on June 25, 2019. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RB0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Dec 21, 2023. 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 FIRAS GHOMRAOUI below.

NPI Profile for
FIRAS GHOMRAOUI

NPI Number
1649831181
Enumeration Date

(about 7 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
FIRAS GHOMRAOUI
Primary location
1 HOSPITAL DR STE 3400
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-4550
Phone: (828) 213-4100 Fax: (828) 277-3459
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 21, 2023

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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
207RB0002X
- Internal Medicine / Obesity Medicine (Primary)
NC 2023-00436

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

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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

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