Bob Babak Shafa, MD

Neurological Surgery

Bob Babak Shafa is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(310) 825-2111Los Angeles, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Bob Babak Shafa, MD has practiced neurological surgery for 25+ years, working in independent practice. A Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania graduate since 2001, he brings 25+ years of experience. A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation.

1 of 261 Neurological Surgery providers in CASee all Neurological Surgery in Los Angeles25+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 4127dNPPES updated 2015-02-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

300 Medical Plz Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90095-0001

Industry Payment Transparency

$66 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Bob Babak Shafa's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2001

    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

  2. 25 years in practice

    Experienced

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 2001)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5767 W Century Blvd Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 191305

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Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Bob Babak Shafa

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Bob Babak Shafa for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Los Angeles required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

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NPI records show Dr. Shafa as active with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 825-2111.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2018. See Data Methodology.

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