Faris Shweikeh, M.D.
NPI 1962745265 · Internal Medicine Physician · San Luis Obispo, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Faris Shweikeh, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in San Luis Obispo, CA (NPI 1962745265).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962745265
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A195328 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
285 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 88 | $172 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 87 | $117 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 59 | $78 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 29 | $114 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 22 | $81 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $78–$172 (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) |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 22 |
| Losartan Potassium | 20 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 19 |
| Metformin Hcl | 19 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 18 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 16 |
| Lisinopril | 16 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-04-04
- Last updated
- 2024-05-18
- Certified
- 2024-05-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Faris Shweikeh's NPI number?
- Faris Shweikeh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962745265, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Faris Shweikeh's specialty?
- Faris Shweikeh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Faris Shweikeh located?
- Faris Shweikeh's practice location on file with NPPES is 1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-1806.
- What is Faris Shweikeh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Faris Shweikeh is (805) 546-7600.
- Does Faris Shweikeh accept Medicare?
- Faris Shweikeh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Faris Shweikeh's NPI active?
- Yes — Faris Shweikeh's NPI (1962745265) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.