MAJID SHAHBAZ M.D.
NPI 1790966018
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in La Mesa, CA
NPI Status: Active since November 15, 2007
Contact Information
8851 CENTER DR
SUITE 408
LA MESA, CA
ZIP 91942
Phone: (619) 583-1174
Fax: (619) 583-4609
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 39
- Internal Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
- CLIA Number: 05D0924971
- CLIA Cert. Type: Physician Office
- CLIA Exp. Date: 02-11-2027
About MAJID SHAHBAZ
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Majid Shahbaz, an internist established in La Mesa, California with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in geriatric medicine and more than 39 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1790966018 assigned on November 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RG0300X with license number A50402 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1790966018
- Provider Name
- MAJID SHAHBAZ M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 8851 CENTER DR SUITE 408 LA MESA, CA 91942
- Location Phone
- (619) 583-1174
- Location Fax
- (619) 583-4609
- Mailing Address
- 8851 CENTER DR SUITE 408 LA MESA, CA 91942
- Mailing Phone
- (619) 583-1174
- Mailing Fax
- (619) 583-4609
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 1987
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 11-15-2007
- Last Update Date
- 08-12-2021
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An internist like Majid Shahbaz 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
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RG0300X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- A50402
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00A504020 | MEDICAID (05) | CA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Majid Shahbaz 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.
Majid Shahbaz 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: 6406930809
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: I20080225000151
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-Other DME (DE017N)
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (HCPCS:A4253)
28 DME suppliers used 81 Medicare Claims 227 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE000N)
Normal, low and high calibrator solution / chips (HCPCS:A4256)
2 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)
Lancets, per box of 100 (HCPCS:A4259)
18 DME suppliers used 47 Medicare Claims 66 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A4604)
3 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 16 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each (HCPCS:A7030)
5 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 14 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each (HCPCS:A7031)
5 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 41 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each (HCPCS:A7032)
4 DME suppliers used 17 Medicare Claims 94 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap (HCPCS:A7034)
6 DME suppliers used 28 Medicare Claims 28 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7035)
5 DME suppliers used 26 Medicare Claims 26 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7037)
7 DME suppliers used 21 Medicare Claims 21 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7038)
7 DME suppliers used 42 Medicare Claims 226 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each (HCPCS:A7046)
4 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 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)
2 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 18 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE000N)
Nebulizer, with compressor (HCPCS:E0570)
4 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 15 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device (HCPCS:E0601)
3 DME suppliers used 24 Medicare Claims 24 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)
3 DME suppliers used 38 Medicare Claims 38 Services Paid
DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental (HCPCS:E1392)
2 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 20 Services Paid
DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)
Standard hemi (low seat) wheelchair (HCPCS:K0002)
1 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 13 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE017N)
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service (HCPCS:K0553)
3 DME suppliers used 28 Medicare Claims 28 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE000N)
Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days (HCPCS:Q0513)
3 DME suppliers used 25 Medicare Claims 25 Services Paid
Drugs Administered Through DME
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG006N)
Arformoterol, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 15 micrograms (HCPCS:J7605)
1 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 780 Services Paid
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG000N)
Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg (HCPCS:J7626)
1 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 780 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.
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
This service was performed 195 times for 195 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 1,073 times for 557 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 158 times for 143 patientsThis procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
This service was performed 18 times for 15 patientsThis is a procedure where a small dose of Vitamin B-12, also known as Cyanocobalamin, is injected into your body. This vitamin is essential for nerve function and the production of red blood cells. It's often used to treat vitamin B-12 deficiency.
This service was performed 116 times for 58 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 25 times for 25 patientsThis service involves an outpatient visit for established patients who may not need direct interaction with a healthcare professional. It could include reviewing test results, monitoring existing conditions, or adjusting treatment plans. It's typically done remotely, ensuring your comfort and convenience.
This service was performed 78 times for 31 patientsThis procedure involves a doctor or approved practitioner reviewing your health status and re-certifying your need for Medicare-covered home health services. It includes communication with the home health agency and assessment of your health reports, even when you're not physically present.
This service was performed 105 times for 44 patientsAn electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $46.17 for a new patient copayment and $27.1 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 91942 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99205
- Average New Patient Price $184.71
- Minimum New Patient Price $62.1
- Maximum New Patient Price $184.71
- Average New Patient Copayment $46.17
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.52
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $46.17
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $108.42
- Minimum Established Patient Price $20.62
- Maximum Established Patient Price $151.42
- Average Established Patient Copayment $27.1
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.15
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $37.85
* 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.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program | Yes | N/A |
| Clinicians would attest to reviewing the patients’ history of controlled substance prescription using state prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) data prior to the issuance of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (CSII) opioid prescription lasting longer than 3 days. For the transition year, clinicians would attest to 60 percent review of applicable patient’s history. For the Quality Payment Program Year 2 and future years, clinicians would attest to 75 percent review of applicable patient’s history performance. | ||
| Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy | 99% | 334 |
| The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period | ||
| e-Prescribing | 73% | 23365 |
| At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology. | ||
| Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk | 98% | 1684 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period | ||
| Health Information Exchange | 30% | 6021 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for at least one transition of care or referral. | ||
| Immunization Registry Reporting | Yes | N/A |
| The MIPS eligible clinician is in active engagement with a public health agency to submit immunization data. | ||
| Medication Reconciliation | 94% | 53 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Patient-Specific Education | 70% | 2799 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults | 80% | 1691 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization | 66% | 2290 |
| Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan | 93% | 2052 |
| Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen | ||
| Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record | Yes | N/A |
| • Provide 24/7 access to MIPS eligible clinicians, groups, or care teams for advice about urgent and emergent care (e.g., MIPS eligible clinician and care team access to medical record, cross-coverage with access to medical record, or protocol-driven nurse line with access to medical record) that could include one or more of the following: • Expanded hours in evenings and weekends with access to the patient medical record (e.g., coordinate with small practices to provide alternate hour office visits and urgent care); • Use of alternatives to increase access to care team by MIPS eligible clinicians and groups, such as e-visits, phone visits, group visits, home visits and alternate locations (e.g., senior centers and assisted living centers); and/or Provision of same-day or next-day access to a consistent MIPS eligible clinician, group or care team when needed for urgent care or transition management. | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 59% | 2799 |
| At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information. | ||
| Secure Messaging | 10% | 2799 |
| For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period. | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
CLIA Information
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:
- CLIA Number
- 05D0924971
- Facility Type
- Physician Office
- Certificate Effective Date
- February 12, 2025
- Certificate Expiration Date
- February 11, 2027
- Laboratory Director
- MAJID SHAHBAZ
- Certificate Type
- Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP)
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Majid Shahbaz in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist that performs specific microscopy procedures during the course of a patient's visit. A limited list of provider-performed microscopy procedures is included under this certificate type, which are categorized as moderate complexity testing.
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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 1790966018, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1790966018, enumerated as an "individual" on November 15, 2007.
The provider is located at 8851 CENTER DR SUITE 408 LA MESA, CA 91942 and the phone number is (619) 583-1174.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RG0300X and a focus in Geriatric Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
