Farah Shareef, MD, PHD
NPI 1861021388 · Ophthalmology Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Farah Shareef, MD, PHD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1861021388).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861021388
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125.077216 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
112 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 57 | $29 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 37 | $110 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 18 | $87 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $29–$110 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 36 | 23 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 30 | 27 |
| Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprimbrand: Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim | 22 | 21 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 19 | 17 |
| Timolol Maleate | 17 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 16 | 13 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,895 across 20 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
- 2020-04-06
- Last updated
- 2024-08-08
- Certified
- 2024-08-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Farah Shareef's NPI number?
- Farah Shareef's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861021388, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Farah Shareef's specialty?
- Farah Shareef is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Farah Shareef located?
- Farah Shareef's practice location on file with NPPES is 490 Illinois St Fl 5, San Francisco, CA 94143-2510.
- What is Farah Shareef's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Farah Shareef is (415) 353-4433.
- Does Farah Shareef accept Medicare?
- Farah Shareef is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Farah Shareef's NPI active?
- Yes — Farah Shareef's NPI (1861021388) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.