JOSEPH B. FARES MD – NPI #1376523902
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

JOSEPH FARES is a physician located in PHOENIX, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1376523902 to JOSEPH FARES on January 19, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 13 years ago on Sep 25, 2013. 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 JOSEPH FARES below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH B. FARES

NPI Number
1376523902
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH B. FARES
Credentials
MD
Primary location
18404 N TATUM BLVD
SUITE 101
PHOENIX, AZ 85032-1511
Phone: (623) 580-5390 Fax: (623) 580-5397
Mailing address
2500 W UTOPIA RD
STE. 100
PHOENIX, AZ 85027-4171
Phone: (602) 214-6148 Fax: (602) 214-6149
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JOSEPH FARES

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNAAZ7272302
OTHERBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDAZAZ042595910
OTHERHEALTHNETAZ2Z3840
OTHERMEDICARE RAILROADAZZP00349542
MEDICAIDAZ100919
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
207RG0100X
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary)
NJ 25MA06825900

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
Affiliations
JOSEPH FARES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HONORHEALTH DEER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      19829 NORTH 27TH AVENUE
      PHOENIX, AZ 85027
    • HONORHEALTH SONORAN CROSSING MEDICAL CENTER
      33400 NORTH 32ND AVENUE
      PHOENIX, AZ 85085
    • JOHN C. LINCOLN NORTH MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL
      250 EAST DUNLAP AVENUE
      PHOENIX, AZ 85020

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