RASHID SHARAF M.D – NPI #1265471155
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

RASHID SHARAF is a physician located in SAN ANTONIO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1265471155 to RASHID SHARAF on June 06, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Sep 18, 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 RASHID SHARAF below.

NPI Profile for
RASHID SHARAF

NPI Number
1265471155
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RASHID SHARAF
Credentials
M.D
Primary location
4458 MEDICAL DR STE 205
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229-3748
Phone: (210) 614-1515 Fax: (210) 615-6904
1 Other location(s):
5131 Medical Dr
Suite 120
San Antonio, TX 78229-4801
Phone: (210) 614-1515
Fax: (210) 615-6904
Mailing address
16620 N US HIGHWAY 281
STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232-2679
Phone: (210) 614-1231 Fax: (210) 499-0811
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 18, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RASHID SHARAF

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidTX162757201
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)
TX L7882

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
RASHID SHARAF is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA MEDICAL CENTER
      2827 BABCOCK ROAD
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
    • METHODIST HOSPITAL
      7700 FLOYD CURL DR
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

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