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Dr. Meher Farooq, MD
Charleston, SC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Farooq, Pediatric Sleep Medicine Specialist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Meher Farooq, MD is a Pediatric Sleep Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Farooq is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farooq’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farooq’s office at (843) 792-1414.
What languages does Dr. Farooq speak?
Dr. Farooq and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Sleep Medicine Specialist like Dr. Farooq typically treat?
As a Pediatric Sleep Medicine Specialist, Dr. Farooq 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. Farooq. 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:
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Insomnia
- Childhood Behavioral Insomnia
- Sleep Disorder
- Sleeplessness
- Trouble Sleeping
- Psychophysiologic Insomnia
- Pediatric Sleep Disorder
- Child Sleep Problems
- Kids' Sleep Issues
- Trouble sleeping
- Chronic insomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F5104: Psychophysiologic insomnia
- Z73819: Behavioral insomnia of childhood, unspecified type
- G4700: Insomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- Sleep Disorder
- Sleep Problem
- Sleep Disturbance
- Trouble Sleeping
ICD-10 Codes:
- G479: Sleep disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency
- Iron
- Malnutrition
- Lack of Iron
- Low Iron Levels
- Iron Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E611: Iron deficiency
Also known as:
- Neurological Disorder
- Neurologic Disease
- Nervous System Diseases
- Brain Disorders
- Spinal Cord Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8669: Personal history of other diseases of the nervous system and sense organs
Does Dr. Farooq accept my insurance?
Dr. Farooq accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farooq accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Farooq in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Farooq's office located?
What is Dr. Farooq's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farooq's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649892803.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farooq?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farooq
What is Dr. Meher Farooq's specialty?
Dr. Farooq is a Pediatric Sleep Medicine Specialist near Charleston, SC.
What does a Pediatric Sleep Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specializing in sleep medicine, certified in this subspecialty, focuses on the clinical assessment, physiological testing, diagnosis, management, and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists care for patients of all ages and employ multidisciplinary approaches to treatment. Conditions managed by these specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep-related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnia's, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias, and sleep-related movement disorders.
Is this Dr. Meher Farooq affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Farooq is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown 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 Pediatric Sleep Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Meher Farooq accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Meher Farooq is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meher Farooq offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Farooq's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Meher Farooq?
Please contact Dr. Farooq's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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