Farooque Azam
NPI 1689203093 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Pacoima, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Farooque Azam is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Pacoima, CA (NPI 1689203093).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689203093
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95014104 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
90 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 55 | $65 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 18 | $116 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 17 | $95 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$116 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 63 | 17 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 29 | — |
| Mirtazapine | 28 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 27 | — |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 19 | — |
| Prazosin Hcl | 18 | — |
| Divalproex Sodium | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1225 W 190th St Ste 280Gardena, CA 90248-4305Phone: (310) 515-8113
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-04-07
- Last updated
- 2023-04-10
- Certified
- 2023-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Farooque Azam's NPI number?
- Farooque Azam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689203093, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Farooque Azam's specialty?
- Farooque Azam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Farooque Azam located?
- Farooque Azam's practice location on file with NPPES is 12450 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 200, Pacoima, CA 91331-1393.
- What is Farooque Azam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Farooque Azam is (818) 896-1161.
- Does Farooque Azam accept Medicare?
- Farooque Azam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Farooque Azam's NPI active?
- Yes — Farooque Azam's NPI (1689203093) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.