Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Farmer, Internist in Hamden, CT?
Where did Dr. Farmer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Program
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Farmer board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. William Farmer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Farmer speak?
Dr. Farmer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Farmer typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Farmer 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. Farmer. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Familial High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Genetic Disorder
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- FH
- Genetic high cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7801: Familial hypercholesterolemia
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Acquired Thyroid Atrophy
- Hypothyroidism
- Shrinking Thyroid Gland
- Acquired Thyroid Wasting
ICD-10 Codes:
- E034: Atrophy of thyroid (acquired)
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Chronic Hives
- Hives
- Hives of unknown cause
- Spontaneous urticaria
- Persistent welts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L501: Idiopathic urticaria
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Farmer typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. William Farmer may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Farmer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Farmer accept my insurance?
Dr. Farmer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 230-5888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farmer accept in Hamden, CT?
Dr. Farmer in Hamden, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Farmer's office located?
Dr. William Farmer's Primary Practice
2447 Whitney Ave # 2A
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 230-5888
What hospitals are Dr. Farmer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Farmer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Farmer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689660771.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farmer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farmer
What is Dr. William Farmer's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.