FARZANA AMIN M.D. – NPI #1669525911
Psychiatry & Neurology
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.
FARZANA AMIN is a psychiatry & neurologist located in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1669525911 to FARZANA AMIN on January 19, 2007. 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 2084B0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Obesity Medicine
The NPI profile was last updated on Oct 06, 2025. 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 FARZANA AMIN below.
NPI Profile for
FARZANA AMIN
(more than 19 years ago)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114-1612 Phone: (650) 273-4082 Fax: (650) 275-7559
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2084B0002X - Psychiatry & Neurology / Obesity Medicine (Primary) |
CA | A95033 |
| 2084P0804X - Psychiatry & Neurology / Child & Adolescent Psychiatry |
CA | A95033 |
| 2084P0800X - Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry |
CA | A95033 |
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- Endpoint Description
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- Content Type
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- Affiliation
- N
- Endpoint Location
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851 CHERRY AVE,
SAN BRUNO, CA 77025-1669
Additional Information
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- Order Durable Medical Equipment
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- Order Power Mobility Devices
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