MUHAMMAD ANWAR MD
NPI 1497769145
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Sherman Oaks, CA

NPI Status: Active since July 28, 2006

Contact Information

4955 VAN NUYS BLVD
#502
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
ZIP 91403
Phone: (818) 325-0200
Fax: (818) 325-0210

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 29
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About MUHAMMAD ANWAR

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Muhammad Anwar, an internist established in Sherman Oaks, California with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in pulmonary disease and more than 29 years of experience. He graduated from New York Medical College in 1997. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1497769145 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RP1001X with license number A63134 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1497769145
Provider Name
MUHAMMAD ANWAR MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD #502 SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Location Phone
(818) 325-0200
Location Fax
(818) 325-0210
Mailing Address
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD #502 SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Mailing Phone
(818) 325-0200
Mailing Fax
(818) 325-0210
Medical School Name
NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE
Graduation Year
1997
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-28-2006
Last Update Date
11-02-2007
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An internist like Muhammad Anwar 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.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Taxonomy Code
207RP1001X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
A63134
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
WA63134AMEDICARE PIN (08)CA 
G18341MEDICARE UPIN (02)CA 
00AG31340MEDICAID (05)CA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Muhammad Anwar is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Muhammad Anwar 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

  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587748942

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20100309000821

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • 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

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing (HCPCS:A6196)

    1 DME suppliers used 27 Medicare Claims 781 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches (HCPCS:A6199)

    1 DME suppliers used 17 Medicare Claims 1014 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

    Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Iv pole (HCPCS:E0776)

    2 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 16 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

Unknown

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

    Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape (HCPCS:B4035)

    2 DME suppliers used 17 Medicare Claims 497 Services Paid

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

    Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit (HCPCS:B4150)

    2 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 6228 Services Paid

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

This service was performed 18 times for 11 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes

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.

This service was performed 710 times for 207 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

This service was performed 40 times for 24 patients

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

This service was performed 1,233 times for 128 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

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.

This service was performed 20 times for 20 patients

Initial nursing facility visit per day, typically 35 minutes

An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.

This service was performed 29 times for 22 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $35.59 for a new patient copayment and $27.49 for an established patient copayment.

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 91403 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $142.39
  • Minimum New Patient Price $62.96
  • Maximum New Patient Price $187.6
  • Average New Patient Copayment $35.59
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.74
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $46.9

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $109.96
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $20.84
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $153.61
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $27.49
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.21
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.4

* 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 1497769145, 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 75. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 75 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
5
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

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.

1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 9 → 18 → 9 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 75

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 75 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 75 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1497769145.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, SUITE 502
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, 502
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Specialist
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, SUITE 615
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Specialist
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, SUITE 615
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Dentist (General Practice)
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, SUITE 722
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Chiropractor
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, SUITE 404
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Specialist
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, SUITE 615
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, #502
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, #502
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, #502
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, #719
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, SUITE # 411
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Podiatrist
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, SUITE 107
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, SUITE 606
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, SUITE #502
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Dentist (General Practice)
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, SUITE 518
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Dentist (General Practice)
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, STE #202
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Dentist
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, SUITE 716
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Dentist (General Practice)
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, 716
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, #314
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1497769145, enumerated as an "individual" on July 28, 2006.

The provider is located at 4955 VAN NUYS BLVD #502 SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403 and the phone number is (818) 325-0200.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RP1001X and a focus in Pulmonary Disease.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.