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FATIMA ESKANDAR-AFSHARI DO
NPI 1265774665
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Palo Alto, CA

Active since March 23, 2013PECOS Enrolled
725 WELCH RD, PALO ALTO, CA 94304(650) 497-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 16, 2024, Jun 13, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Fatima Eskandar-afshari Do NPPES

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

FATIMA ESKANDAR-AFSHARI DO (NPI 1265774665) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (20A14583) and active in the NPI registry since March 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265774665
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameFATIMA ESKANDAR-AFSHARICredential: DO
Location Address725 WELCH RDPalo Alto, CA 94304-1601
Mailing Address1804 Embarcadero Rd, Ste 100Palo Alto, CA 94303-3318 · (650) 497-8000
Phone(650) 497-8000
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 16, 2024
✔ NPI 1265774665 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 20A14583
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 20A14583 (CA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
725 WELCH RD, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Fatima Eskandar-afshari Do is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Fatima Eskandar-afshari reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile
Same address
Children
725 WELCH RD
Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3,617 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417907940 (650) 498-6762
Children's Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group, Inc.
317 mi
Multi-Specialty
4650 SUNSET BLVD
Los Angeles, CA 90027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group Inc
  • 1,281 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265530653 (323) 361-2337

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

EIRI INENAGA MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8218
WENDY LEIGH ADAMS ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
KEVIN WEI-HAN CHI MD
Pediatrics
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
ASHEEN RAMA MD
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
CRYSTAL LEE MACKALL MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
KRISTI LYNNE O'CONNOR OT
Occupational Therapist
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
LAUREN GENNA ROOS NP
Nurse Practitioner
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
SHALINI MITTAL MD
Hospitalist
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000

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 Fatima Eskandar-afshari's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fatima Eskandar-afshari is 1265774665. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2013.

Where is Fatima Eskandar-afshari located?

Fatima Eskandar-afshari practices at 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The listed phone number is (650) 497-8000.

What is Fatima Eskandar-afshari's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Fatima Eskandar-afshari enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fatima Eskandar-afshari is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Fatima Eskandar-afshari's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Fatima Eskandar-afshari reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile (Palo Alto, CA) and Children's Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA). Each 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 Fatima Eskandar-afshari's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fatima Eskandar-afshari was last updated on April 16, 2024. 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.