FAROOK J. KIDWAI MD – NPI #1235181215
Neurological Surgery

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Neurological Surgery

FAROOK KIDWAI is a neurological surgeon located in SILVER SPRING, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1235181215 to FAROOK KIDWAI on May 17, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207T00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neurological Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Jun 03, 2024. 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 FAROOK KIDWAI below.

NPI Profile for
FAROOK J. KIDWAI

NPI Number
1235181215
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
FAROOK J. KIDWAI
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1300 SPRING ST
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910-3616
Phone: (301) 585-7900 Fax: (240) 766-8088
1 Other location(s):
4215 Dustin Rd
Burtonsville, MD 20866-1020
Phone: (605) 290-0262
Fax: (240) 766-8088
Mailing address
4215 DUSTIN RD
BURTONSVILLE, MD 20866-1020
Phone: (605) 290-0262 Fax: (240) 766-8088
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 03, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for FAROOK KIDWAI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidNY03579531
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
207T00000X
- Neurological Surgery (Primary)		 MD D0089986

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
FAROOK KIDWAI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE SHADY GROVE MEDICAL CENTER
      9901 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
      ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
    • ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE WHITE OAK MEDICAL CENTER
      11890 HEALING WAY
      SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
    • UNIVERSITY OF MD CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER
      901 NORTH HARRY S TRUMAN DRIVE
      LARGO, MD 20774

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