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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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 and 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, and 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 a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Farmer typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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 Failure
- Gut Failure
- Bowel Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K9083: Intestinal failure
Also known as:
- Intestine Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Bowel Transplant
- Intestinal Graft
- Small Bowel Transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9482: Intestine transplant status
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Farmer typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Farmer's office located?
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.
What does a Transplant Surgeon do?
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.
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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