Dr Shiraz Farooq, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Tampa, FL

Dr Shiraz Farooq, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in Tampa, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). His current practice location is 2313 W Violet St Ste A, Tampa, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (813) 278-6430.

Dr Shiraz Farooq is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME108308) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1205970431.

Contact Information

Dr Shiraz Farooq, MD
2313 W Violet St Ste A,
Tampa, FL 33603-1421
(813) 278-6430
(855) 832-3509

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shiraz Farooq
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience28 Years
Location2313 W Violet St Ste A, Tampa, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Shiraz Farooq graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205970431
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/19/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/04/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254307747
  • Enrollment ID: I20101217000110

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shiraz Farooq such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205970431NPI-NPPES
002743100MedicaidFL
149U4OtherFLBLUE CROSS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD19555 (Maine)Secondary
208600000XSurgery ME108308 (Florida)Secondary
2086S0102XSurgery - Surgical Critical Care MD19555 (Maine)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery MD19555 (Maine)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery ME108308 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Hospital Of TampaTampa, FLHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Shiraz Farooq allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameColowell America Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225587165
PECOS PAC ID: 6709130255
Enrollment ID: O20181119003195

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Shiraz Farooq is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Shiraz Farooq, MD
Po Box 4386,
Tampa, FL 33677-4386

Ph: (813) 278-6430
Dr Shiraz Farooq, MD
2313 W Violet St Ste A,
Tampa, FL 33603-1421

Ph: (813) 278-6430

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