Dr Shahab Aftahi, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Phoenix, AZ

Dr Shahab Aftahi, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Sjhmc Physician Services, Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado and his current practice location is 500 W Thomas Rd Ste 100, Phoenix, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (602) 406-1510.

Dr Shahab Aftahi is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 26504) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1881656783.

Contact Information

Dr Shahab Aftahi, MD
500 W Thomas Rd Ste 100,
Phoenix, AZ 85013-4255
(602) 406-1510
(602) 406-7277

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shahab Aftahi
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience39 Years
Location500 W Thomas Rd Ste 100, Phoenix, Arizona
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Shahab Aftahi graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881656783
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/11/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789666397
  • Enrollment ID: I20040608000021

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shahab Aftahi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881656783NPI-NPPES
451295MedicaidAZ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology DR.0070408 (Colorado)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 26504 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Chandler Regional Medical CenterChandler, AZHospital
Mercy Regional Medical CenterDurango, COHospital
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical CenterPhoenix, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sjhmc Physician Services4486646197533
Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado8022927342998

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Shahab Aftahi allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSjhmc Physician Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326098005
PECOS PAC ID: 4486646197
Enrollment ID: O20040401001189

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Shahab Aftahi is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Shahab Aftahi, MD
Po Box 33269,
Phoenix, AZ 85067-3269

Ph: (602) 406-4786
Dr Shahab Aftahi, MD
500 W Thomas Rd Ste 100,
Phoenix, AZ 85013-4255

Ph: (602) 406-1510

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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