ASSEM Z. FARHAT MD – NPI #1720070907
Internal Medicine

An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ASSEM FARHAT is a physician located in WICHITA, KS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720070907 to ASSEM FARHAT on August 16, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RI0011X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Jan 28, 2019. 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 ASSEM FARHAT below.

NPI Profile for
ASSEM Z. FARHAT

NPI Number
1720070907
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ASSEM Z. FARHAT
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3535 N WEBB RD
WICHITA, KS 67226-8127
Phone: (316) 686-5300 Fax: (316) 651-2660
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ASSEM FARHAT

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERMEDICAREKSKA3651007
OTHERRRMCKS060026669
MEDICAIDKS100121680O
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
207RI0011X
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology (Primary)		 KS 23101
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease		 KS 23101
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 KS 23101

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
ASSEM FARHAT is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HOSPITALS WICHITA, INC.
      929 NORTH ST FRANCIS STREET
      WICHITA, KS 67214
    • ASHLAND HEALTH CENTER
      625 SOUTH KENTUCKY
      ASHLAND, KS 67831
    • HERINGTON HOSPITAL
      100 E HELEN STREET
      HERINGTON, KS 67449
    • KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER LLC
      1124 WEST 21ST STREET
      ANDOVER, KS 67002
    • WESLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      550 N HILLSIDE STREET
      WICHITA, KS 67214

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