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Dr. Faris Fakhoury, MD

Neurosurgeon

Wellington, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fakhoury, Neurosurgeon in Wellington, FL?

    Dr. Faris Fakhoury, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Wellington, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fakhoury is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fakhoury’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fakhoury’s office at (561) 791-3070.

    What languages does Dr. Fakhoury speak?

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

    • Arabic
    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Fakhoury typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Fakhoury 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. Fakhoury. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Neck Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion
    • Slipped Disc in Neck
    • Herniated Disc in Neck
    • Cervical Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
    • M5020: Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Fakhoury typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Fakhoury performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Fakhoury. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Fakhoury accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fakhoury accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 791-3070 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fakhoury accept in Wellington, FL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CareCentrix

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • State of Florida

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    Where is Dr. Fakhoury's office located?

    Dr. Faris Fakhoury's Primary Practice

    10115 Forest Hill Blvd Ste 405

    Wellington, FL 33414

    (561) 791-3070

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    Dr. Faris Fakhoury's Practice 2

    7100 Fairway Dr Ste 42

    Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

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    Dr. Faris Fakhoury's Practice 3

    1309 N Flagler Dr

    West Palm Bch, FL 33401

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    What hospitals are Dr. Fakhoury affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Fakhoury has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Tenet Healthcare - Good Samaritan Medical Center,West Palm Beach, FL
    Hendry Regional Medical Center,Clewiston, FL

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

    Dr. Fakhoury's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730352535.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fakhoury?

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

    What is Dr. Faris Fakhoury's specialty?

    Dr. Fakhoury is a Neurosurgeon near Wellington, FL.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

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

    Yes, Dr. Fakhoury is affiliated with Wellington Regional Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital 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

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    Is Dr. Faris Fakhoury accepting new patients in Wellington, FL?

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

    Does Dr. Faris Fakhoury offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fakhoury's office at (561) 791-3070 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Faris Fakhoury?

    Please contact Dr. Fakhoury's office at (561) 791-3070 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fakhoury's office located?

    Dr. Fakhoury's offices are located in Wellington, FL, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and West Palm Bch, FL.