Fariha Atmar, PA-C
Fariha Atmar is a Physician Assistant based in Gridley, CA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Fariha Atmar, PA-C has practiced medical for 20+ years, working in independent practice. She has been in practice for 20+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and tobacco (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 24% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
135 Spruce St, Gridley, CA 95948-2239
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.25%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.25% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.1%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
79
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
109
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,153
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $289k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Tobacco Use Disorder.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-25%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$543 received from industry
19 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 2024, attributed to Fariha Atmar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
20 years in practice
Experienced
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190014
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Medical Care With Fariha Atmar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Fariha Atmar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Gridley required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fariha Atmar
Dr. Atmar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Gridley, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (530) 846-1400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Fariha Atmar
Practice Location
135 Spruce St, Gridley, CA 95948-2239
Mailing Address
135 Spruce St, Gridley, CA 95948-2239
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