EverydayHealthLogo
FA

Dr. Farah Amer, MD

Lakeland, FL

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Amer, Endocrinologist in Lakeland, FL?

    Dr. Farah Amer, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Lakeland, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Amer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amer’s office at (863) 284-3950.

    What languages does Dr. Amer speak?

    Dr. Amer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Amer treat?

    As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Amer 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. Amer. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
    • Thyroid Failure After Surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
    • E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
    • Overactive Thyroid
    • Thyrotoxicosis
    • High Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Hashimoto's Disease
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Hashimoto's disease
    • Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    What procedures does Dr. Amer perform?

    As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Amer 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. Amer. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion

    Does Dr. Amer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Amer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (863) 284-3950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Amer accept in Lakeland, FL?

    Dr. Amer in Lakeland, FL 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Steward Health Choice

    • UnitedHealthcare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Amer's office located?

    Dr. Farah Amer's Primary Practice

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd

    Lakeland, FL 33805

    (863) 284-3950

    Get Directions

    Dr. Farah Amer's Practice 2

    1147 NW 64th Ter

    Gainesville, FL 32605

    Get Directions

    Dr. Farah Amer's Practice 3

    3030 Harden Blvd

    Lakeland, FL 33803

    Get Directions

    What is Dr. Amer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Amer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801356662.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amer?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amer

    What is Dr. Farah Amer's specialty?

    Dr. Amer is a Endocrinologist near Lakeland, FL. An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues. Contact Dr. Amer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Farah Amer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Amer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Endocrinologist?

    Explore Endocrinologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Farah Amer accepting new patients in Lakeland, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Farah Amer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Farah Amer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Amer's office at (863) 284-3950 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Farah Amer?

    Please contact Dr. Amer's office at (863) 284-3950 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Other Endocrinologist Near Lakeland, FL

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Lakeland, FL
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Lakeland, FL
    Dr. Khanh Pham, MD

    Endocrinologist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Lakeland, FL
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists