Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Farah Karipineni, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Clovis, CA

  • NPI 1164718524
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 80.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
729 N Medical Center Dr W Ste 111
Clovis, CA 936116880
(559) 435-6600
fax (559) 435-6622
Additional location
2335 E Kashian Ln Ste 220
Fresno, CA 937012211
(559) 256-5140
fax (559) 485-4505
Mailing address
2625 E Divisadero St
Fresno, CA 937211431

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 8, 2020
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A149093

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164718524. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
767
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$162,917
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 305 237 $123
76536 Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 141 133 $118
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 84 84 $168
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 60 60 $112
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands 59 59 $927
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 40 39 $83
10005 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 30 29 $141
60240 Removal of thyroid 21 21 $815
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 15 15 $24
60220 Removal of thyroid lobe on side of neck 12 12 $677

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Clovis Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 66. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$10,017
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 5 $10,016.53

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$10,000
Food and Beverage
$17

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
339
Patients
99
Total drug cost
$5,381
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 254 66 $3,353
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 33 33 $48
Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) Brand 32 0 $1,843
Calcitriol Generic 20 0 $137

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Farah Karipineni's medical specialty?
Dr. Farah Karipineni practices Surgery Physician in Clovis, CA.
Where does Dr. Farah Karipineni practice?
Dr. Farah Karipineni practices at 729 N Medical Center Dr W Ste 111, Clovis, CA 936116880. Office phone: 5594356600.
What is Dr. Farah Karipineni's NPI?
Dr. Farah Karipineni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164718524, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Farah Karipineni accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Farah Karipineni accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Farah Karipineni commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (HCPCS 76536); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.