Shiva Barforoshi
NPI 1487277265 · Internal Medicine Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shiva Barforoshi is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1487277265).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487277265
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A193705 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 52 | 27 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 25 | 18 |
| Metformin Hcl | 17 | — |
| Spironolactone | 16 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 15 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$668 across 16 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-05-27
- Last updated
- 2025-07-11
- Certified
- 2025-07-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shiva Barforoshi's NPI number?
- Shiva Barforoshi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487277265, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shiva Barforoshi's specialty?
- Shiva Barforoshi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shiva Barforoshi located?
- Shiva Barforoshi's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502-2004.
- What is Shiva Barforoshi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shiva Barforoshi is (310) 222-2345.
- Does Shiva Barforoshi accept Medicare?
- Shiva Barforoshi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shiva Barforoshi's NPI active?
- Yes — Shiva Barforoshi's NPI (1487277265) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.