25 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Farrar, Internist in Birmingham, AL?
Where did Dr. Farrar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine | Mayo Clinic | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program
Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn | Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Is Dr. Farrar board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. David Farrar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Farrar speak?
Dr. Farrar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Farrar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Farrar 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. Farrar. 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:
- Other Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6789: Other cerebrovascular disease
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Farrar typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. David Farrar 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. Farrar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Farrar accept my insurance?
Dr. Farrar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 877-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farrar accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Farrar in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Farrar's office located?
Dr. David Farrar's Primary Practice
2010 Brookwood Med Center Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 877-1000
What hospitals are Dr. Farrar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Farrar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Farrar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farrar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770694515.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farrar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farrar
What is Dr. David Farrar'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.