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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Farmer, Transplant Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Douglas Farmer, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Farmer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farmer’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farmer’s office at (310) 267-9612.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Farmer?
Dr. Douglas Farmer, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Transplant Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Farmer empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Liver Surgery, Transplant-Bowel, Transplant-Liver, Transplant-Multi Organ, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles/CA community, Dr. Farmer is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Farmer speak?
Dr. Farmer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Farmer treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Farmer 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. Farmer. 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:
- Long-term liver failure
- Liver Disease
- Chronic liver failure
- End-stage liver disease
- Progressive liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7210: Chronic hepatic failure without coma
Also known as:
- Chronic Liver Failure with Coma
- Liver Failure
- Coma
- Liver Disease
- End-stage liver disease with coma
- Long-term liver failure with coma
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Liver dysfunction
- End-stage liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7211: Chronic hepatic failure with coma
- K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Intestine Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
- Bowel Transplant
- Intestinal Graft
- Small Bowel Transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
- Z9482: Intestine transplant status
Also known as:
- Intestinal Failure
- Gut Failure
- Bowel Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K9083: Intestinal failure
Also known as:
- Long-term Immunomodulator or Immunosuppressant Use
- Chronic immune system medication
- Long-term immune suppressants
- Immunomodulatory therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7960: Long term (current) use of unspecified immunomodulators and immunosuppressants
Also known as:
- Intestinal Malabsorption
- Malabsorption Syndromes
- Nutrient Malabsorption
- Digestive Malabsorption
- Malabsorption Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- K909: Intestinal malabsorption, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Blood Infection from Central Line
- Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)
- Catheter Sepsis
- Central Venous Catheter Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T80211A: Bloodstream infection due to central venous catheter, initial encounter
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:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Portal Vein Thrombosis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Liver Disease
- PVT
- Blood Clot in Liver Vein
- Hepatic Portal Vein Thrombosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I81: Portal vein thrombosis
Which procedures does Dr. Farmer perform as a Transplant Surgeon?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Douglas Farmer may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Farmer's office.
Does Dr. Farmer accept my insurance?
Dr. Farmer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 267-9612 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farmer accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Farmer in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Farmer's office located?
Dr. Douglas Farmer's Primary Practice
950 Charles Young Dr Ste 77 120
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 267-9612
What is Dr. Farmer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679508923.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farmer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farmer
What is Dr. Douglas Farmer's specialty?
Dr. Farmer is a Transplant Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA. A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient. Contact Dr. Farmer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Douglas Farmer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Farmer is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica 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
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Is Douglas Farmer accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Farmer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Farmer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Farmer's office at (310) 267-9612 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Farmer?
Please contact Dr. Farmer's office at (310) 267-9612 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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