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LEAH P FARINAS M.D.
NPI 1295835072
Surgery in San Diego, CA

Active since September 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6699 ALVARADO RD STE 2210, SAN DIEGO, CA 92120(619) 522-2900(619) 923-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 14, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Leah P Farinas M.d. NPPES

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

LEAH P FARINAS M.D. (NPI 1295835072) is an individual surgery provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A88077) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295835072
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameLEAH P FARINASCredential: M.D.
Location Address6699 ALVARADO RD STE 2210San Diego, CA 92120-5240
Mailing Address6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2210San Diego, CA 92120-5240 · (619) 522-2900 · Fax (619) 923-4000
Phone(619) 522-2900
Fax(619) 923-4000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 1996
Enumeration DateSeptember 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 14, 2008
✔ NPI 1295835072 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A88077
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.

6699 ALVARADO RD STE 2210, San Diego, CA 92120
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid00A880770CA
Medicare UPINH04590CA
Other20-4040301CA · Tin
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedA88077CA

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

Leah P Farinas 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 ID1355339482
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040812001436
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 3

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
59 services58 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
54 services31 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.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92120 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

LEAH FARINAS SURGICAL SERVICES INC
Specialist
6699 ALVARADO RD STE 2210
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
San Diego County (619) 522-2900

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 Leah Farinas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leah Farinas is 1295835072. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 22, 2006.

Where is Leah Farinas located?

Leah Farinas practices at 6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2210, San Diego, CA 92120. The listed phone number is (619) 522-2900.

What is Leah Farinas's specialty?

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

Is Leah Farinas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leah Farinas 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 Leah Farinas was last updated on February 14, 2008. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.