Dr Farid Besharat, MD - Medicare Pulmonary Disease in Los Angeles, CA

Dr Farid Besharat, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease" physician in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pulmonary Disease. His current practice location is 1400 S Grand Ave, Ste 815, Los Angeles, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 914-9150.

Dr Farid Besharat is licensed to practice in California (license number A49504) 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 1366548620.

Contact Information

Dr Farid Besharat, MD
1400 S Grand Ave, Ste 815,
Los Angeles, CA 90015-3068
(310) 914-9150
(310) 914-9705



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Farid Besharat
GenderMale
SpecialityPulmonary Disease
Experience37 Years
Location1400 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California
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 Farid Besharat graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366548620
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/23/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254403645
  • Enrollment ID: I20100507000294

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Farid Besharat such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366548620NPI-NPPES
00A495041MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease A49504 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Los Angeles Community HospitalLos angeles, CAHospital
Memorial Hospital Of GardenaGardena, CAHospital
L A Downtown Medical Center, LlcLos angeles, CAHospital

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 Farid Besharat allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFarid Besharat Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134214620
PECOS PAC ID: 0143654335
Enrollment ID: O20191220001950

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Farid Besharat, MD
1400 S Grand Ave, Ste 815,
Los Angeles, CA 90015-3068

Ph: (310) 914-9150
Dr Farid Besharat, MD
1400 S Grand Ave, Ste 815,
Los Angeles, CA 90015-3068

Ph: (310) 914-9150

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