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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Farah, Hospitalist in Elma, WA?
Dr. Maher Farah, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Elma, WA. He has been practicing for over 27 years. Dr. Farah graduated from University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at St Barnabas Hospital Program. Dr. Farah is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farah’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farah’s office at (334) 283-3753.
Where did Dr. Farah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Barnabas Hospital Program
Medical School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Farah speak?
Dr. Farah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Farah typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Farah 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. Farah. 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 Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Farah typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Maher Farah may include:
Please contact Dr. Farah's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Farah accept my insurance?
Dr. Farah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (334) 283-3753 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farah accept in Elma, WA?
Dr. Farah in Elma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Alabama
State of Washington
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Farah's office located?
What is Dr. Farah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558442194.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farah
What is Dr. Maher Farah's specialty?
Dr. Farah is a Hospitalist near Elma, WA.
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. Maher Farah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Farah is affiliated with Uab Hospital, Multicare Tacoma General Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, Multicare Capital 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Maher Farah accepting new patients in Elma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Maher Farah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maher Farah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Farah's office at (334) 283-3753 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maher Farah?
Please contact Dr. Farah's office at (334) 283-3753 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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