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Dr. Behzad Farivar, MD

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Farivar, Vascular Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Behzad Farivar, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Farivar graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond. Dr. Farivar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farivar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farivar’s office at (434) 243-1000.

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

    • Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond

    What languages does Dr. Farivar speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Farivar treat?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Farivar 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. Farivar. 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:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    • AAA
    • Aorta Bulge

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
    • I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
    • I7142: Juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Limb Imaging
    • Abnormal arm scan
    • Unusual leg imaging
    • Limb scan findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R936: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of limbs

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    What procedures does Dr. Farivar perform?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Farivar 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. Farivar. 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:

    • Femoral Artery Access for Endograft
    • Percutaneous Femoral Access
    • Endograft Delivery Access
    • Artery Closure Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 34713: Percutaneous access and closure of femoral artery for delivery of endograft through a large sheath (12 French or larger), including ultrasound guidance, when performed, unilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • Iliofemoral Artery Blood Clot Removal
    • EVAR
    • Aortic Stent Placement
    • Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • Minimally Invasive Aorta Repair
    • Iliofemoral Thromboendarterectomy
    • Leg Artery Plaque Removal
    • Groin Artery Cleaning
    • Iliofemoral Patch Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 34705: Endovascular repair of infrarenal aorta and/or iliac artery(ies) by deployment of an aorto-bi-iliac endograft including pre-procedure sizing and device selection, all nonselective catheterization(s), all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, all endograft extension(s) placed in the aorta from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation, and all angioplasty/stenting performed from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation; for other than rupture (eg, for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer)
    • 35355: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; iliofemoral

    Also known as:

    • Artery Stent Placement (Non-Coronary/Carotid/Leg)
    • Intravascular Stent Insertion
    • Transcatheter Stenting
    • Peripheral Artery Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37236: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s) (except lower extremity artery(s) for occlusive disease, cervical carotid, extracranial vertebral or intrathoracic carotid, intracranial, or coronary), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including all angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial artery

    Also known as:

    • Iliac Artery Stent Placement
    • Endovascular iliac artery stenting
    • Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
    • Pelvic artery revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Endovascular Thoracic Aorta Repair
    • Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
    • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • TEVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair)
    • Descending Aorta Stent Graft
    • Aortic Aneurysm Repair (Endovascular)
    • Thoracic Aortic Dissection Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 33881: Endovascular repair of descending thoracic aorta (eg, aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer, intramural hematoma, or traumatic disruption); not involving coverage of left subclavian artery origin, initial endoprosthesis plus descending thoracic aortic extension(s), if required, to level of celiac artery origin
    • 33880: Endovascular repair of descending thoracic aorta (eg, aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer, intramural hematoma, or traumatic disruption); involving coverage of left subclavian artery origin, initial endoprosthesis plus descending thoracic aortic extension(s), if required, to level of celiac artery origin

    Also known as:

    • Artery Blocking Procedure
    • Vascular Occlusion
    • Arterial Embolization
    • Blood Vessel Coiling
    • AVM Embolization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37242: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; arterial, other than hemorrhage or tumor (eg, congenital or acquired arterial malformations, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms)

    Also known as:

    • Artery Catheter Placement
    • Selective Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Artery Catheter
    • Abdominal Artery Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    Also known as:

    • Iliac Artery Stent Placement
    • Iliac Artery Revascularization
    • Iliac Artery Angioplasty with Stent
    • Pelvic Artery Stenting

    CPT Codes:

    • 37223: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, each additional ipsilateral iliac vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cimino Fistula
    • Vascular Access for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Additional Artery Stent Placement
    • Intravascular Stent Insertion
    • Transcatheter Stent Placement
    • Vascular Stenting (Additional)
    • Angioplasty with Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37237: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s) (except lower extremity artery(s) for occlusive disease, cervical carotid, extracranial vertebral or intrathoracic carotid, intracranial, or coronary), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including all angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; each additional artery (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
    • AV fistula repair
    • Dialysis graft revision
    • Open AV fistula revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Abdominal Aorta Repair (Endovascular)
    • Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Repair (FEVAR)
    • Visceral Aorta Endograft
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • Minimally Invasive Aortic Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 34847: Endovascular repair of visceral aorta and infrarenal abdominal aorta (eg, aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer, intramural hematoma, or traumatic disruption) with a fenestrated visceral aortic endograft and concomitant unibody or modular infrarenal aortic endograft and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, including target zone angioplasty, when performed; including three visceral artery endoprostheses (superior mesenteric, celiac and/or renal artery[s])

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Clearing Surgery
    • Carotid endarterectomy
    • Neck artery surgery
    • Vertebral artery clearing
    • Subclavian artery clearing

    CPT Codes:

    • 35301: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; carotid, vertebral, subclavian, by neck incision

    Also known as:

    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
    • IVUS (Non-Coronary)
    • Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Artery Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Lower Leg Amputation
    • Limb Loss
    • Tibial-Fibular Amputation
    • Leg Removal Surgery
    • Below-Knee Amputation

    CPT Codes:

    • 27880: Amputation, leg, through tibia and fibula;

    Does Dr. Farivar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Farivar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 243-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Farivar accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Farivar in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Fox Insurance Company

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Farivar's office located?

    Dr. Behzad Farivar's Primary Practice

    1215 Lee St

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

    (434) 243-1000

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

    Dr. Farivar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639339351.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farivar?

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

    What is Dr. Behzad Farivar's specialty?

    Dr. Farivar is a Vascular Surgeon near Charlottesville, VA. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Farivar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Behzad Farivar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Farivar is affiliated with UVA University Hospital, Prince William Medical Center, Augusta Health - Main Campus, Sentara RMH 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

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    Is Behzad Farivar accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Behzad Farivar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Behzad Farivar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Farivar's office at (434) 243-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Behzad Farivar?

    Please contact Dr. Farivar's office at (434) 243-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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