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DR. FARIBA GHARAI M.D.
NPI 1003812348
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Long Beach, CA

Active since June 22, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3828 SCHAUFELE AVE STE 340, LONG BEACH, CA 90808(657) 241-9051(714) 665-4602 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 11, 2023, Mar 17, 2018, Jan 16, 2018 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Fariba Gharai M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. FARIBA GHARAI M.D. (NPI 1003812348) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Long Beach, California, licensed in Florida (ME94805) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Port Charlotte, and is a graduate of Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003812348
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FARIBA GHARAICredential: M.D.
Location Address3828 SCHAUFELE AVE STE 340Long Beach, CA 90808-1793
Mailing Address3828 Schaufele Ave Ste 340Long Beach, CA 90808-1793 · (657) 241-9051 · Fax (714) 665-4602
Phone(657) 241-9051
Fax(714) 665-4602
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSChicago College Of Medicine And SurgeryGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 11, 20237 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 11, 2023
✔ NPI 1003812348 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME94805✔ Licensed in CA · C55954
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License ME94805 (FL), 38145 (KY)
3828 SCHAUFELE AVE STE 340, Long Beach, CA 90808
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12380 Harbor BlvdPort Charlotte, FL 33952-5024 · Phone (562) 698-0811 · Fax (562) 789-5473

Other Identifiers 4

MedicaidC55954CA
Medicaid000147700FL
OtherP00671276FL · Medicare Railroad
OtherP00671276FL · Railroad Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Fariba Gharai M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2264522366
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081202000668
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Fariba Gharai reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

West Florida Cardiology Network, LLC
2,137 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
6006 49TH ST N, SUITE 200
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 85 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801198023 (727) 490-2100
Vein & Aesthetics Center LLC
2,142 mi
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
14502 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 103
Tampa, FL 33618
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
NPI 1467109314 (813) 533-1999

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90808 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$187.60 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $46.90 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. ROBERT LUTHER SHUMAN M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
3828 SCHAUFELE AVE STE 340
LONG BEACH, CA 90808
Los Angeles County (657) 241-9052
ALI KHOYNEZHAD MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
3828 SCHAUFELE AVE STE 340
LONG BEACH, CA 90808
Los Angeles County (562) 427-5388
MARC P SAKWA MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
3828 SCHAUFELE AVE STE 340
LONG BEACH, CA 90808
Los Angeles County (657) 241-9052
MS. CRYSTAL LISA RENE DE COTRET MPAP, PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
3828 SCHAUFELE AVE STE 340
LONG BEACH, CA 90808
Los Angeles County (657) 241-9052
MR. GABRIEL ALEXANDER SALAZAR
Physician Assistant
3828 SCHAUFELE AVE STE 340
LONG BEACH, CA 90808
Los Angeles County (657) 241-9051

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Fariba Gharai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fariba Gharai is 1003812348. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2005.

Where is Fariba Gharai located?

Fariba Gharai practices at 3828 Schaufele Ave Ste 340, Long Beach, CA 90808. The listed phone number is (657) 241-9051.

What is Fariba Gharai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Fariba Gharai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fariba Gharai is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Fariba Gharai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Fariba Gharai reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: West Florida Cardiology Network, LLC (Saint Petersburg, FL) and Vein & Aesthetics Center LLC (Tampa, FL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Fariba Gharai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Fariba Gharai accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, AvMed and Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and 2 other insurers list Fariba Gharai as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fariba Gharai was last updated on April 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.