Saima Obaid Farghani, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Saima Obaid Farghani is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism specialist based in Manahawkin, NJ with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 28 years in internal medicine, Saima Obaid Farghani, MD is a long-established endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism specialist in Manahawkin. She has been practicing since 2010 — over 28 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
Older · 2222dNPPES updated 2020-04-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better50.9%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-31.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
453
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
600
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,036
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.80M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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 Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.0k received from industry
48 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 Saima Obaid Farghani's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 22, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
28 years in practice
Experienced
Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic disorders including diabetes (type 1 and 2), thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Taxonomy: 207RE0101X
Mailing address
Atlanticare Finance Offices 6550 Delilah Road, Box 309b, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234-2975
Differs from practice location
Virtual Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Care With Saima Obaid Farghani
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Saima Obaid Farghani for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Manahawkin 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 Saima Obaid Farghani
Dr. Farghani is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Manahawkin, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (609) 994-5644.
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 Saima Obaid Farghani
Practice Location
517 Route 72 W, Manahawkin, NJ 08050-2821
Mailing Address
Atlanticare Finance Offices 6550 Delilah Road, Box 309b, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234-2975
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