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DR. FARAH BAIG KARIPINENI M.D.
NPI 1164718524
Surgery in Clovis, CA

Active since June 23, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84/100
CMS Quality Rating
729 N MEDICAL CENTER DR W STE 111, CLOVIS, CA 93611(559) 435-6600(559) 435-6622 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 8, 2020, Nov 4, 2019, Mar 17, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Farah Baig Karipineni M.d. NPPES

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

DR. FARAH BAIG KARIPINENI M.D. (NPI 1164718524) is an individual surgery provider in Clovis, California, licensed in California (A149093) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Fresno, and is a graduate of University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164718524
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FARAH BAIG KARIPINENICredential: M.D.
Location Address729 N MEDICAL CENTER DR W STE 111Clovis, CA 93611-6880
Mailing Address2625 E Divisadero StFresno, CA 93721-1431 · (559) 443-2682 · Fax (559) 443-2681
Phone(559) 435-6600
Fax(559) 435-6622
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Irvine, California College Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 8, 2020
✔ NPI 1164718524 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A149093
Definition
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.
729 N MEDICAL CENTER DR W STE 111, Clovis, CA 93611
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12335 E Kashian Ln Ste 220Fresno, CA 93701-2211 · Phone (559) 256-5140 · Fax (559) 485-4505

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Farah Baig Karipineni 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 ID2860785730
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171017003148
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
215 services171 patients
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.
146 services146 patients
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 76536
An ultrasound scan of the head and neck soft tissue is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in these areas. It helps identify any abnormalities or issues, such as tumors, cysts, or infections. It's painless and doesn't involve radiation.
80 services80 patients
Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands 60500
The procedure for removal or exploration of parathyroid glands involves a surgeon making a small incision in the neck to locate and remove one or more of the tiny parathyroid glands. These glands control calcium levels in the body. This procedure helps treat conditions like hyperparathyroidism.
55 services55 patients
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 10005
Fine needle aspiration biopsy with ultrasound guidance is a procedure where a thin needle is inserted into a growth to extract a small sample. Ultrasound helps accurately locate the growth. This sample is then analyzed to determine the nature of the growth.
25 services24 patients
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 99211
This service involves an outpatient visit for established patients who may not need direct interaction with a healthcare professional. It could include reviewing test results, monitoring existing conditions, or adjusting treatment plans. It's typically done remotely, ensuring your comfort and convenience.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93611 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
$90.32 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $22.58 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.16 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $18.29 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

84/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.27
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.88

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

CHARLOTTE ANN MCFALL NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
729 N MEDICAL CENTER DR W STE 111
CLOVIS, CA 93611
Fresno County (559) 435-6600
CHRISTOPHER KINTER MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
729 N MEDICAL CENTER DR W STE 111
CLOVIS, CA 93611
Fresno County (559) 435-6600

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 Farah Karipineni's NPI number?

The NPI number for Farah Karipineni is 1164718524. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2011.

Where is Farah Karipineni located?

Farah Karipineni practices at 729 N Medical Center Dr W Ste 111, Clovis, CA 93611. The listed phone number is (559) 435-6600.

What is Farah Karipineni's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Farah Karipineni enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Farah Karipineni 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Farah Karipineni was last updated on May 8, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.