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- 845 W East Ave, Chico, CA 95926
About Dr. Faraj
Based in Chico, CA, Walid A. Faraj, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Walid graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001. Walid is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Walid provided 8,607 services to 788 patients. The services billed most often include injection of additional new drug or substance into vein, injection, magnesium sulfate, per 500 mg, and infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour. NPI 1396736245 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (530) 896-9400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
845 W EAST AVE
Chico, CA 95926
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,607 services · 788 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96375 |
2,364 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour | Treatment | 96366 |
661 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
548 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96367 |
471 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis concurrent with another infusion | Treatment | 96368 |
265 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93922 |
70 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 3-4 body regions | Treatment | 98926 |
59 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician | Treatment | 93040 |
39 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems | Treatment | 96127 |
28 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, magnesium sulfate, per 500 mg | Drug given | J3475 |
828 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family practices at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Chico 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Walid A. Faraj specialize in?
Walid A. Faraj is a family practice in Chico, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Walid A. Faraj located?
Walid A. Faraj is listed at 845 W East Ave, Chico, CA 95926. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Walid A. Faraj's phone number?
The number on file is (530) 896-9400. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Walid A. Faraj?
Walid A. Faraj's National Provider Identifier is 1396736245. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Walid A. Faraj train?
Walid A. Faraj attended Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Walid A. Faraj have?
Walid A. Faraj has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Walid A. Faraj do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Walid A. Faraj provides treatments such as injection of additional new drug or substance into vein and infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Walid A. Faraj's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Walid A. Faraj. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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