AFAF SHAREN AZAR MD
NPI 1174883565
Internal Medicine in Portland, OR
NPI Status: Active since May 21, 2012
Contact Information
3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD # L475
PORTLAND, OR
ZIP 97239
Phone: (503) 494-6551
- Individual
- Female
- Internal Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About AFAF AZAR
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Afaf Azar, an internist established in Portland, Oregon with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1174883565 assigned on May 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 177661 (OR). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.
- NPI
- 1174883565
- Provider Name
- AFAF SHAREN AZAR MD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD # L475 PORTLAND, OR 97239
- Location Phone
- (503) 494-6551
- Mailing Address
- 3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD # L475 PORTLAND, OR 97239
- Mailing Phone
- (503) 494-6551
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-21-2012
- Last Update Date
- 06-08-2016
- Code Navigator
An internist like Afaf Azar is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
Location Map
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
Internal Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207R00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 177661
- License State
- OR
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207R00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | 61566-20 (WI) |
| 2 | 390200000X | Student, Health Care | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- BridgeSpan Standard Bronze Plan - EPO
- BridgeSpan Standard Gold Plan - EPO
- BridgeSpan Standard Silver Plan - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Bronze 8000 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Bronze 9000 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Bronze HDHP 7500 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Gold 1000 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Gold 1500 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Gold 250 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 3000 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 3400 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 4500 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 6000 - EPO
- Moda Health Oregon Standard Bronze Affinity - EPO
- Moda Health Oregon Standard Gold Affinity - EPO
- Moda Health Oregon Standard Silver Affinity - EPO
- Core Bronze HSA 10600 - EPO
- Core Bronze HSA 7500 - EPO
- Core Bronze HSA 8300 - EPO
- Core Gold 1500 - EPO
- Core Gold 3000 - EPO
- Core Silver 3500 - EPO
- Core Silver 4500 - EPO
- Core Silver 5000 - EPO
- Core Silver 7500 - EPO
- Core Standard Expanded Bronze HSA - EPO
- Core Standard Gold - EPO
- Core Standard Silver - EPO
- PacificSource Oregon Standard Bronze HSA Plan Core - EPO
- PacificSource Oregon Standard Gold Plan Core - EPO
- PacificSource Oregon Standard Silver Plan Core - EPO
- Bronze 8000 Individual Connect - EPO
- Bronze Essential 9000 With 4 Copay No Deductible Office Visits Individual Connect - EPO
- Bronze HSA 7000 Individual Connect - EPO
- Gold 2300 Individual Connect - EPO
- Regence Standard Bronze Plan Individual Connect - EPO
- Regence Standard Gold Plan Individual Connect - EPO
- Regence Standard Silver Plan Individual Connect - EPO
- Silver 6500 Individual Connect - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Afaf Azar 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
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.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 26 times for 26 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 97239 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $134.16
- Minimum New Patient Price $58.99
- Maximum New Patient Price $176.88
- Average New Patient Copayment $33.54
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.74
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.22
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $103.51
- Minimum Established Patient Price $19.32
- Maximum Established Patient Price $144.79
- Average Established Patient Copayment $25.87
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.83
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $36.19
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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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 1174883565, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1174883565, enumerated as an "individual" on May 21, 2012.
The provider is located at 3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD # L475 PORTLAND, OR 97239 and the phone number is (503) 494-6551.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc.,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
