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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Farra, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Bedford, NH?
Dr. Raphael Farra, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bedford, NH. He has been practicing for over 42 years. Dr. Farra graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Worcester City Hosp, Internal Medicine; Berkshire Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Farra is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farra’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farra’s office.
Where did Dr. Farra go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Worcester City Hosp, Internal Medicine; Berkshire Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Aleppo University | University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Farra speak?
Dr. Farra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Farra typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Farra 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. Farra. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Repeated Falls
- Falls
- Frequent Falling
- Recurrent Falls
- Balance Problems Leading to Falls
ICD-10 Codes:
- R296: Repeated falls
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Farra typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Farra 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. Farra. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Farra accept my insurance?
Dr. Farra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farra accept in Bedford, NH?
Dr. Farra in Bedford, NH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Farra's office located?
What is Dr. Farra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942291158.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farra
What is Dr. Raphael Farra's specialty?
Dr. Farra is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Bedford, NH.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Raphael Farra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Farra is affiliated with Elliot Hospital, Concord Hospital, Southern New Hampshire 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
When to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Raphael Farra accepting new patients in Bedford, NH?
Yes, Dr. Raphael Farra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Raphael Farra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Farra's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Raphael Farra?
Please contact Dr. Farra's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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70 Hawthorne Dr Ste 1
Bedford, NH 03110