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SIMA LINA SHAHBANDAR MD
NPI 1023631876
Internal Medicine in Lubbock, TX

Active since May 27, 2020Opted out of Medicare · through Mar 25, 2028
3601 4TH ST # MS 9410, LUBBOCK, TX 79430(806) 743-6840 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 8, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 8, 2023, May 27, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Sima Lina Shahbandar Md NPPES

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

SIMA LINA SHAHBANDAR MD (NPI 1023631876) is an individual internal medicine provider in Lubbock, Texas, licensed in Texas (48162) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. She has opted out of Medicare through March 25, 2028.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023631876
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameSIMA LINA SHAHBANDARCredential: MD
Location Address3601 4TH ST # MS 9410Lubbock, TX 79430-0002
Mailing Address3601 4th St # Ms 9410Lubbock, TX 79430-0002 · (806) 743-6840
Phone(806) 743-6840
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 8, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 8, 2023
✔ NPI 1023631876 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 48162
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
3601 4TH ST # MS 9410, Lubbock, TX 79430
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Sima Lina Shahbandar Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from March 25, 2026 through March 25, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateMarch 25, 2026
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughMarch 25, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
12 services12 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

DR. TY WHISENANT MD, PHD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3601 4TH ST # MS 9410
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-6840
JOHN PIXLEY M.D.
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
3601 4TH ST # MS 9410
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-3155
SAMUEL EDWARDS MD
Internal Medicine
3601 4TH ST # MS 9410
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-3381
TEERAPAT NANTSUPAWAT MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3601 4TH ST # MS 9410
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-3155
NICOLE LYNN WELCH M.D.
Allergy & Immunology
3601 4TH ST # MS 9410
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-6840
EMADELDEEN M AHMED ELGWAIRI MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3601 4TH ST # MS 9410
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-2978
LEO TAKASHI YAMAGUCHI MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
3601 4TH ST # MS 9410
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-6916
DECLAN KIRK
Ophthalmology
3601 4TH ST # MS 9410
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-6840

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 Sima Shahbandar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sima Shahbandar is 1023631876. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2020.

Where is Sima Shahbandar located?

Sima Shahbandar practices at 3601 4th St # Ms 9410, Lubbock, TX 79430. The listed phone number is (806) 743-6840.

What is Sima Shahbandar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Sima Shahbandar enrolled in Medicare?

No. Sima Shahbandar has opted out of Medicare through March 25, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

What insurance does Sima Shahbandar accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Sima Shahbandar 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 Sima Shahbandar was last updated on December 8, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.