SIMA FARGAHI M.D.
NPI 1124239397
Specialist in Orange, CA

NPI Status: Active since May 26, 2007

Contact Information

101 THE CITY DRIVE
ORANGE, CA
ZIP 92868
Phone: (714) 456-6141

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 34
  • Specialist
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About SIMA FARGAHI

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sima Fargahi, a provider established in Orange, California with a medical specialization in Specialist and more than 34 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1124239397 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X. The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1124239397
Provider Name
SIMA FARGAHI M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
101 THE CITY DRIVE ORANGE, CA 92868
Location Phone
(714) 456-6141
Mailing Address
PO BOX 2853 CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
1992
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-26-2007
Last Update Date
01-27-2012
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Specialist

Taxonomy Code
174400000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Sima Fargahi is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Sima Fargahi is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951533116

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20140422002039

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity

A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.

This service was performed 151 times for 58 patients

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report

Special stained specimen slides are used to examine tissue samples. This involves applying special dyes to the tissue, which helps to highlight certain features under a microscope. The findings are then interpreted and a report is provided. This can aid in diagnosing various health conditions.

This service was performed 88 times for 30 patients

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure

This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.

This service was performed 57 times for 27 patients

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1124239397, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
7
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 2 → 4 2 → 4 9 → 18 → 9 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 63

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1124239397.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pediatrics
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Nurse Practitioner
101 THE CITY DRIVE
ORANGE, CA 92868
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
101 THE CITY DRIVE
ORANGE, CA 92868
Internal Medicine
101 THE CITY DRIVE, PAVILLION 1, 2ND FLOOR
ORANGE, CA 92868
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
101 THE CITY DRIVE, CITY TOWER, STE 400
ORANGE, CA 92868
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
101 THE CITY DRIVE, CITY TOWER, STE 400
ORANGE, CA 92868
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
101 THE CITY DRIVE, CITY TOWER, STE 400
ORANGE, CA 92868
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
101 THE CITY DRIVE, CITY TOWER, STE 400
ORANGE, CA 92868
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
101 THE CITY DRIVE, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE MEDICAL CENTER
ORANGE, CA 92868
Internal Medicine
101 THE CITY DRIVE, CITY TOWER STE 400
ORANGE, CA 92868
Hospitalist
101 THE CITY DRIVE, CITY TOWER, SUITE 400
ORANGE, CA 92868
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
101 THE CITY DRIVE, CITY TOWER, SUITE 400
ORANGE, CA 92868
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
101 THE CITY DRIVE, CITY TOWER, SUITE 400
ORANGE, CA 92868
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
101 THE CITY DRIVE, BLDG 56 RT 81
ORANGE, CA 92868
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
101 THE CITY DRIVE
ORANGE, CA 92868
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
101 THE CITY DRIVE
CITY TOWER, CA 92868
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
101 THE CITY DRIVE
SOUTH ORANGE, CA 92868
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
101 THE CITY DRIVE, CITY TOWER, SUITE 400
ORANGE, CA 92868
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
101 THE CITY DRIVE, CITY TOWER, SUITE 400
ORANGE, CA 92868
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
101 THE CITY DRIVE, BLDG 52
ORANGE, CA 92868

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1124239397, enumerated as an "individual" on May 26, 2007.

The provider is located at 101 THE CITY DRIVE ORANGE, CA 92868 and the phone number is (714) 456-6141.

Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.