FAROUK SHIHAB FAROUK MD
NPI 1790247609
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Coral Gables, FL

Active since April 01, 2019Opted out of Medicare · through Jun 18, 2027
5955 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146(305) 661-1515 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 26, 2025, Apr 1, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Farouk Shihab Farouk Md NPPES

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

FAROUK SHIHAB FAROUK MD (NPI 1790247609) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Coral Gables, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME171355) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He has opted out of Medicare through June 18, 2027.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790247609
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameFAROUK SHIHAB FAROUKCredential: MD
Location Address5955 PONCE DE LEON BLVDCoral Gables, FL 33146-2423
Mailing Address5955 Ponce De Leon BlvdCoral Gables, FL 33146-2423 · (305) 661-1515
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateMay 26, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 26, 2025
NPI 1790247609 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License Licensed in FL · ME171355
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.
5955 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Farouk Shihab Farouk Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from June 18, 2025 through June 18, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJune 18, 2025
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJune 18, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

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.

Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
5955 PONCE DE LEON BLVD
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
5955 PONCE DE LEON BLVD
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
5955 PONCE DE LEON BLVD
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
5955 PONCE DE LEON BLVD
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
5955 PONCE DE LEON BLVD
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
5955 PONCE DE LEON BLVD
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
5955 PONCE DE LEON BLVD
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
5955 PONCE DE LEON BLVD
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146

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 Farouk Farouk's NPI number?

The NPI number for Farouk Farouk is 1790247609. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2019.

Where is Farouk Farouk located?

Farouk Farouk practices at 5955 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146. The listed phone number is (305) 661-1515.

What is Farouk Farouk's specialty?

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

Is Farouk Farouk enrolled in Medicare?

No. Farouk Farouk has opted out of Medicare through June 18, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

What insurance does Farouk Farouk accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Farouk Farouk as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Farouk Farouk was last updated on May 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.