DR. YOSTENA AYMAN FARAG DO
NPI 1124758891
Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist in Charleston, SC
About Dr. Yostena Ayman Farag Do NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. YOSTENA AYMAN FARAG DO (NPI 1124758891) is an individual pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus specialist in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (97129) and active in the NPI registry since June 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2022).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted 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. Yostena Ayman Farag Do 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Yostena Farag reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Charleston, SC 29425
- Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
- 2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Musc Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SCPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
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 Yostena Farag's NPI number?
The NPI number for Yostena Farag is 1124758891. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2022.
Where is Yostena Farag located?
Yostena Farag practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-1414.
What is Yostena Farag's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0110X.
Is Yostena Farag enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Yostena Farag 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 organization bills Medicare for Yostena Farag's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Yostena Farag reassigns Medicare benefits to University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol (Charleston, SC). The 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 Yostena Farag's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Yostena Farag accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Yostena Farag 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.
Is Yostena Farag affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Yostena Farag is affiliated with Musc Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Yostena Farag was last updated on June 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.
# Dr. Yostena Ayman Farag, DO · NPI 1124758891
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist physician in Charleston, South Carolina. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 14, 2022.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1124758891 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 14, 2022
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist · taxonomy 207WX0110X
- **State license:** 97129 (South Carolina)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425-0100
- **Phone:** (843) 792-1414
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol (NPI 1013934629, Charleston, SC), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2022
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** June 19, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1124758891) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.