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Who is Dr. Farber, Internist in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Michael Farber, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hackensack, NJ. He is board certified. Dr. Farber graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Long Island Coll Hosp, Gastroenterology; Long Island Coll Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Farber is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farber’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farber’s office at (201) 996-3166.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Farber?
Dr. Michael Farber, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Farber empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Wellness Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Hackensack, NJ community, Dr. Farber is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Farber go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Long Island Coll Hosp, Gastroenterology; Long Island Coll Hosp, Internal Medicine | UMDNJ
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Farber board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Farber, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Farber speak?
Dr. Farber and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Farber typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Farber 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. Farber. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sports Participation Health Examination
- Sports Safety
- Sports Physical
- Pre-Participation Physical Exam (PPE)
- Athletic Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z025: Encounter for examination for participation in sport
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Farber typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Farber 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. Farber's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Farber accept my insurance?
Dr. Farber accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 996-3166 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farber accept in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Farber in Hackensack, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Farber's office located?
Dr. Michael Farber's Primary Practice
20 Prospect Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 996-3166
What is Dr. Farber's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farber's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538107867.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farber?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farber
What is Dr. Michael Farber's specialty?
Dr. Farber is a Internist near Hackensack, NJ.
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.