Brian Farb, PA
NPI 1487702387 · Physician Assistant · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Farb, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1487702387).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487702387
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA14945 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 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 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 177 | 73 |
| Ursodiol | 147 | 45 |
| Entecavir | 123 | 39 |
| Rifaximinbrand: Xifaxan | 122 | 23 |
| Lactulose | 66 | 19 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 66 | 25 |
| Azathioprine | 53 | 18 |
| Furosemide | 50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$266 across 3 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
- 2007-01-08
- Last updated
- 2021-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Farb's NPI number?
- Brian Farb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487702387, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Farb's specialty?
- Brian Farb is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Brian Farb located?
- Brian Farb's practice location on file with NPPES is 4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120-2507.
- What is Brian Farb's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Farb is (619) 528-5000.
- Does Brian Farb accept Medicare?
- Brian Farb is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Farb's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Farb's NPI (1487702387) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.