28 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Farnitano, Family Medicine Specialist in Martinez, CA?
Where did Dr. Farnitano go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Contra Costra Reg Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Contra Costa Hlth Svcs
Is Dr. Farnitano board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Farnitano, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Farnitano speak?
Dr. Farnitano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Farnitano typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Farnitano 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. Farnitano. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle disease
- Muscle weakness
- Myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G729: Myopathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Farnitano typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Farnitano 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. Farnitano. 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:
- Unna Boot Application
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
CPT Codes:
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
Does Dr. Farnitano accept my insurance?
Dr. Farnitano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 370-5110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farnitano accept in Martinez, CA?
Dr. Farnitano in Martinez, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Contra Costa
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Farnitano's office located?
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center And Health Ce
2500 Alhambra Ave
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 370-5110
What hospitals are Dr. Farnitano affiliated with?
Dr. Farnitano has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Farnitano's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farnitano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770673832.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farnitano?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farnitano