Shaista Faruqui, M.D.
NPI 1861489783 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shaista Faruqui, M.D. is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1861489783).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861489783
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 04632R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,120 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, Additional Sequential Infusion, 1 Hour Or Less96367 | 438 | $26 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 423 | $123 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 216 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 30 | $179 |
| Aspiration of Bone Marrow Sample for Diagnosis38220 | 13 | $139 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $26–$179 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lenalidomide | 75 | — |
| Potassium Chloride | 65 | 18 |
| Anastrozole | 62 | 12 |
| Dexamethasone | 53 | — |
| Hydroxyurea | 45 | — |
| Lenalidomidebrand: Revlimid | 36 | — |
| Acyclovir | 21 | — |
| Prednisone | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$330 across 13 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
- 2005-10-05
- Last updated
- 2011-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shaista Faruqui's NPI number?
- Shaista Faruqui's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861489783, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shaista Faruqui's specialty?
- Shaista Faruqui is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shaista Faruqui located?
- Shaista Faruqui's practice location on file with NPPES is 5320 Dijon Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4395.
- What is Shaista Faruqui's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shaista Faruqui is (225) 769-2161.
- Does Shaista Faruqui accept Medicare?
- Shaista Faruqui is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shaista Faruqui's NPI active?
- Yes — Shaista Faruqui's NPI (1861489783) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.