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Dr. Douglas Farmer, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

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. 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
    • Coma
    • Liver Disease
    • End-stage liver disease with coma
    • Long-term liver failure with coma
    • Hepatic encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7211: Chronic hepatic failure with 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:

    • Intestine Transplant
    • Liver Transplant
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Bowel Transplant
    • Intestinal Graft
    • Small Bowel Transplant
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9482: Intestine transplant status
    • Z944: Liver 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

    What procedures does Dr. Farmer perform?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Farmer 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. 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:

    • Needle Liver Biopsy (During Other Surgery)
    • Concurrent Liver Biopsy
    • Intraoperative Liver Biopsy
    • Liver Tissue Sample During Surgery
    • Liver Needle Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 47001: Biopsy of liver, needle; when done for indicated purpose at time of other major procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant Surgery
    • Orthotopic liver transplant
    • Cadaveric liver transplant
    • Living donor liver transplant
    • Liver replacement surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47135: Liver allotransplantation, orthotopic, partial or whole, from cadaver or living donor, any age

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Reconstruction
    • Extrahepatic Bile Duct Repair
    • Biliary Duct Anastomosis
    • Plastic Repair of Bile Ducts

    CPT Codes:

    • 47800: Reconstruction, plastic, of extrahepatic biliary ducts with end-to-end anastomosis

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Foreign Body from Abdomen
    • Peritoneal Foreign Object Removal
    • Abdominal Foreign Body Extraction
    • Surgery for Object in Abdomen

    CPT Codes:

    • 49402: Removal of peritoneal foreign body from peritoneal cavity

    Also known as:

    • Peritoneal Lavage (Abdominal Fluid Wash)
    • Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
    • Abdominal Fluid Sampling
    • Belly Wash Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 49084: Peritoneal lavage, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Ileostomy or Jejunostomy
    • Ostomy
    • Bowel Diversion Surgery
    • Small Intestine Ostomy
    • Stoma Creation (Ileum/Jejunum)

    CPT Codes:

    • 44310: Ileostomy or jejunostomy, non-tube

    Also known as:

    • Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
    • Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk

    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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • FirstMerit Corporation

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Farmer's office located?

    Dr. Douglas Farmer's Primary Practice

    950 Charles Young Dr Suite 77 120

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

    (310) 267-9612

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    Dr. Douglas Farmer's Practice 2

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 214

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

    (310) 267-9612

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    Dr. Douglas Farmer's Practice 3

    10833 Le Conte Ave Ste 120

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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    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

    Where can I learn more about Transplant Surgeon?

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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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