FAROOQUE AZAM
NPI 1689203093
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Pacoima, CA

Active since April 07, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
12450 VAN NUYS BLVD STE 200, PACOIMA, CA 91331(818) 896-1161(818) 896-5069 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 10, 2023, Oct 12, 2022, Apr 7, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Farooque Azam NPPES

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

FAROOQUE AZAM (NPI 1689203093) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Pacoima, California, licensed in California (95014104) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Gardena, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689203093
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameFAROOQUE AZAM
Location Address12450 VAN NUYS BLVD STE 200Pacoima, CA 91331-1393
Mailing Address12450 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 200Pacoima, CA 91331-1393 · (818) 896-1161 · Fax (818) 896-5069
Fax(818) 896-5069
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 7, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateApril 10, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 10, 2023
✔ NPI 1689203093 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · 95014104✔ Licensed in CA · 65014104
12450 VAN NUYS BLVD STE 200, Pacoima, CA 91331

Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Farooque Azam Farooque Azam

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11225 W 190th St Ste 280Gardena, CA 90248-4305 · Phone (310) 515-8113

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid6758CA
Medicaid7420CA
Medicaid7068CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Farooque Azam 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 ID941627988
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200904001152
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

7

Medicare enrollment records show Farooque Azam reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Adult Mental Health
12450 VAN NUYS BLVD, SUITE 200
Pacoima, CA 91331
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatry
8235 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 300
West Hollywood, CA 90046
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 204 clinicians in this Medicare group
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
1225 W 190TH ST STE 280
Gardena, CA 90248
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 375 clinicians in this Medicare group
Mental Health
5060 SHOREHAM PL STE 330
San Diego, CA 92122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 245 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
505 N MOLLISON AVE STE 103
El Cajon, CA 92021
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
Mental Health
99 S ALMADEN BLVD STE 600
San Jose, CA 95113
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3,139 clinicians in this Medicare group
Case Management
7200 BANCROFT AVE STE 267
Oakland, CA 94605
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
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.
55 services50 patients
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305
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.
18 services18 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91331 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 20

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

Case Manager/Care Coordinator
12450 VAN NUYS BLVD STE 200
PACOIMA, CA 91331
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
12450 VAN NUYS BLVD STE 200
PACOIMA, CA 91331
Day Training/Habilitation Specialist
12450 VAN NUYS BLVD STE 200
PACOIMA, CA 91331
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
12450 VAN NUYS BLVD STE 200
PACOIMA, CA 91331
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
12450 VAN NUYS BLVD STE 200
PACOIMA, CA 91331
Peer Specialist
12450 VAN NUYS BLVD STE 200
PACOIMA, CA 91331
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
12450 VAN NUYS BLVD STE 200
PACOIMA, CA 91331
Community Health Worker
12450 VAN NUYS BLVD STE 200
PACOIMA, CA 91331

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 Farooque Azam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Farooque Azam is 1689203093. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2020. The provider is also known as Farooque Azam Farooque Azam.

Where is Farooque Azam located?

Farooque Azam practices at 12450 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 200, Pacoima, CA 91331. The listed phone number is (818) 896-1161.

What is Farooque Azam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Farooque Azam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Farooque Azam 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Farooque Azam's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Farooque Azam reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Hillview Mental Health Center, Inc. (Pacoima, CA), Mellow Medical Inc A Professional Corporation (West Hollywood, CA), Ehab Yacoub MD Inc. (Gardena, CA), Sokyahealth Medical Group PC (San Diego, CA), Talami Health & Wellness, Inc. (El Cajon, CA) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Farooque Azam'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 Farooque Azam was last updated on April 10, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.