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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Farah, Gastroenterologist in Newport News, VA?
Dr. Filsan Farah, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Newport News, VA. Dr. Farah is fluent in English, 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 (757) 736-9850.
What languages does Dr. Farah speak?
Dr. Farah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Farah typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, 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:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Vomiting Blood
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
- Hematemesis
- Bloody Vomit
- Upper GI Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
- K920: Hematemesis
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Food Stuck in Esophagus
- Foreign Bodies
- Food lodged in food pipe
- Choking on food
- Food obstruction in throat
ICD-10 Codes:
- T18128A: Food in esophagus causing other injury, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Abnormal Digestive Tract Imaging
- Abnormal GI scan
- Unusual digestive imaging
- Digestive system imaging findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R933: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of digestive tract
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Farah typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by Dr. Filsan Farah may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
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 (757) 736-9850 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farah accept in Newport News, VA?
Dr. Farah in Newport News, VA 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
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Farah's office located?
Dr. Filsan Farah's Primary Practice
1031 Loftis Blvd Ste 201
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 736-9850
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 1619472131.
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. Filsan Farah's specialty?
Dr. Farah is a Gastroenterologist near Newport News, VA.
What does a Gastroenterologist do?
An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs.
Is this Dr. Filsan Farah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Farah is affiliated with Sentara Careplex Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Riverside Regional 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 Gastroenterologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Filsan Farah accepting new patients in Newport News, VA?
Yes, Dr. Filsan Farah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Filsan Farah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Farah's office at (757) 736-9850 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Filsan Farah?
Please contact Dr. Farah's office at (757) 736-9850 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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