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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Farooqi, Hospitalist in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Shahida Farooqi, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Farooqi is fluent in English, French, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farooqi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farooqi’s office at (310) 423-5252.
Is Dr. Farooqi board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Shahida Farooqi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Farooqi speak?
Dr. Farooqi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Urdu
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Farooqi typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Farooqi 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. Farooqi. 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:
- Liver Failure
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Liver dysfunction
- End-stage liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Back
- Skin Condition
- Non-Pressure Back Sore
- Persistent Back Wound
- Dermal Ulcer on Back
- Open Sore on Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- L98428: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with other specified severity
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Farooqi typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Farooqi 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. Farooqi. 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:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
- Artificial skin graft
- Wound covering application
- Skin replacement for large wounds
CPT Codes:
- 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
Does Dr. Farooqi accept my insurance?
Dr. Farooqi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-5252 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farooqi accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Farooqi in Fresno, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Medicare
MHH Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Farooqi's office located?
Dr. Shahida Farooqi's Primary Practice
1954 N Gateway Blvd Ste 102
Fresno, CA 93727
(310) 423-5252
What is Dr. Farooqi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farooqi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568622520.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farooqi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farooqi
What is Dr. Shahida Farooqi's specialty?
Dr. Farooqi is a Hospitalist near Fresno, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Shahida Farooqi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Farooqi is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial 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 Shahida Farooqi accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shahida Farooqi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shahida Farooqi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Farooqi's office at (310) 423-5252 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shahida Farooqi?
Please contact Dr. Farooqi's office at (310) 423-5252 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shahida Farooqi have?
Dr. Shahida Farooqi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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