FARIDA BOUNOUA MD – NPI #1992925564
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

FARIDA BOUNOUA is a surgeon located in SANTA BARBARA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1992925564 to FARIDA BOUNOUA on April 26, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her other name FARIDA VILLETTE-BOUNOUA. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Apr 23, 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 FARIDA BOUNOUA below.

NPI Profile for
FARIDA BOUNOUA

NPI Number
1992925564
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
FARIDA BOUNOUA
Other Name: FARIDA VILLETTE-BOUNOUA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2323 DE LA VINA ST
SUITE 207
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-3877
Phone: (805) 879-4011 Fax: (805) 879-4021
Mailing address
2323 DE LA VINA ST STE 207
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-3880
Phone: (805) 879-4011 Fax: (805) 683-3400
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 23, 2024

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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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
CA A89619

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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
FARIDA BOUNOUA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GOLETA VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL
      351 S PATTERSON AVE
      SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111
    • LOMPOC VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      1515 E OCEAN AVENUE
      LOMPOC, CA 93436
    • SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL
      400 WEST PUEBLO
      SANTA BARBARA, CA 93102

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