Shiraz Farooq, MD
Shiraz Farooq is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Tampa, FL with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shiraz Farooq, MD practices as part of a group colon & rectal surgery specialist practice in Tampa, FL. He has been in practice for 30+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 49% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2313 W Violet St Ste a, Tampa, FL 33603-1421
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better18.88%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+13.8 pts)
18.88% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.4%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
65
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
62
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
143
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $6k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$20 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Shiraz Farooq's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 2, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Taxonomy: 208C00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 4386, Tampa, FL 33677-4386
Differs from practice location
Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Shiraz Farooq
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shiraz Farooq for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Tampa 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 Shiraz Farooq
Dr. Farooq is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tampa, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (813) 278-6430.
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 Shiraz Farooq
Practice Location
2313 W Violet St Ste a, Tampa, FL 33603-1421
Mailing Address
Po Box 4386, Tampa, FL 33677-4386
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