Joseph Farsakh
Joseph Farsakh is a Physician Assistant based in Santa Cruz, CA with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joseph Farsakh specializes in medical, serving patients in Santa Cruz, CA in group practice. He has been in practice for 10+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
166
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
125
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
242
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $15k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 7, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
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
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Joseph Farsakh
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Farsakh for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Santa Cruz 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 Joseph Farsakh
Dr. Farsakh is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Cruz, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 458-5524.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joseph Farsakh
Practice Location
2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1323
Mailing Address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
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