Shimon Farkas, M.D.
NPI 1922412444 · Anesthesiology Physician · Paoli, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shimon Farkas, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Paoli, PA (NPI 1922412444).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922412444
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 275017 (MA)
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
12 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
255 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 60 | $176 |
| Anesthesia for Total Hip Replacement01214 | 44 | $197 |
| Anesthesia for Extensive Surgery on Spine00670 | 18 | $340 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 17 | $70 |
| Anesthesia for Open Or Endoscopic Total Shoulder Joint Replacement01638 | 15 | $223 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 15 | $44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-12
- Last updated
- 2019-09-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shimon Farkas's NPI number?
- Shimon Farkas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922412444, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shimon Farkas's specialty?
- Shimon Farkas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shimon Farkas located?
- Shimon Farkas's practice location on file with NPPES is 255 W Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA 19301-1763.
- What is Shimon Farkas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shimon Farkas is (484) 565-1000.
- Does Shimon Farkas accept Medicare?
- Shimon Farkas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shimon Farkas's NPI active?
- Yes — Shimon Farkas's NPI (1922412444) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.