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Dr. Samir Faris, MD

Dr. Samir Faris, MD

Cocoa Beach, FL

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Faris, Hospitalist in Cocoa Beach, FL?

    Dr. Samir Faris, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Cocoa Beach, FL. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Faris graduated from FACULTY OF MEDICINE ASSYUT UNIVERSITY and completed his residency at PCOM/St Joseph Medical Center Program. Dr. Faris is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Faris’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Faris’s office at (321) 868-5871.

    Where did Dr. Faris go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: PCOM/St Joseph Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Assyut Faculty of Medicine | FACULTY OF MEDICINE ASSYUT UNIVERSITY

    Is Dr. Faris board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Samir Faris, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Faris speak?

    Dr. Faris and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Faris treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Faris diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Faris. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Back Pain
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Faris perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Samir Faris may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Faris' office.

    Does Dr. Faris accept my insurance?

    Dr. Faris accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (321) 868-5871 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Faris accept in Cocoa Beach, FL?

    Dr. Faris in Cocoa Beach, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Ucare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Faris' office located?

    Dr. Samir Faris' Primary Practice

    701 W Cocoa Beach Cswy

    Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

    (321) 868-5871

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    What is Dr. Faris's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Faris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669430393.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Faris?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Faris

    What is Dr. Samir Faris's specialty?

    Dr. Faris is a Hospitalist near Cocoa Beach, FL. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Faris to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Samir Faris affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Faris is affiliated with Cape Canaveral Hospital, Holmes Regional Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Samir Faris accepting new patients in Cocoa Beach, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Samir Faris is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Samir Faris offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Faris's office at (321) 868-5871 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Samir Faris?

    Please contact Dr. Faris's office at (321) 868-5871 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Samir Faris have?

    Dr. Samir Faris is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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