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Dr. Douglas Farman, MD

Macon, GA

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Farman, Pulmonologist in Macon, GA?

    Dr. Douglas Farman, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Macon, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Farman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farman’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. Farman’s office at (478) 301-4111.

    Where did Dr. Farman go to medical school and complete their residency?

      Is Dr. Farman board certified as a Pulmonologist?

      Yes, Dr. Douglas Farman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

      What languages does Dr. Farman speak?

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

      • English

      What conditions does Dr. Farman treat?

      As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Farman 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. Farman. 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:

      • COPD
      • COPD Flare-Up
      • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
      • Chronic Lung Disease
      • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
      • COPD Exacerbation
      • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
      • Worsening COPD
      • COPD Attack

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
      • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

      Also known as:

      • Shortness of Breath
      • Breathing Problems
      • Difficulty breathing
      • Breathlessness
      • Dyspnea

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R0602: Shortness of breath
      • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

      Also known as:

      • Acid Reflux
      • GERD
      • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
      • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
      • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
      • Gastroesophageal Reflux
      • Heartburn
      • Indigestion

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

      Also known as:

      • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
      • Single Lung Nodule
      • Lung Disease
      • Unusual Lung Scan Results
      • Atypical Lung Imaging
      • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
      • Lung Spot
      • Pulmonary Nodule
      • Spot on Lung Scan

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
      • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

      Also known as:

      • Chronic Bronchitis
      • Long-term Bronchitis
      • Persistent Bronchitis
      • Inflamed Airways

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J411: Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis
      • J42: Unspecified chronic bronchitis

      Also known as:

      • Emphysema
      • Centriacinar Emphysema
      • Lung Emphysema
      • COPD
      • Pulmonary Emphysema
      • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J432: Centrilobular emphysema
      • J439: Emphysema, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Pneumonia
      • Aspiration Pneumonia
      • Lung Infection
      • Chest Infection
      • Pneumonitis
      • Inhalation Pneumonia
      • Chemical Pneumonitis
      • Aspiration Lung Infection

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
      • J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit

      Also known as:

      • Bronchiectasis
      • Bronchial Disorder
      • Damaged Airways
      • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
      • Lung Airway Damage

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

      Also known as:

      • Chronic Cough
      • Cough
      • Persistent cough
      • Long-lasting cough
      • Ongoing cough

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R053: Chronic cough

      Also known as:

      • Asthma
      • Reactive Airway Disease
      • Bronchial Asthma
      • Allergic Asthma

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

      Also known as:

      • Low Blood Oxygen
      • Lung Disease
      • Hypoxemia
      • Reduced oxygen in blood
      • Oxygen deficiency

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R0902: Hypoxemia

      Also known as:

      • Localized Swelling
      • Edema
      • Localized Edema
      • Fluid Retention
      • Swelling in one area

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R600: Localized edema

      Also known as:

      • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
      • Sleep Apnea
      • Obstructive sleep apnea
      • OSA
      • Blocked airway during sleep
      • Snoring and gasping during sleep

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

      Also known as:

      • Pleural Effusion
      • Pleural Disorder
      • Fluid in lungs
      • Water on the lung
      • Fluid around lungs

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

      What procedures does Dr. Farman perform?

      As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Farman 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. Farman. 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:

      • Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
      • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
      • Biopsy
      • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
      • Fluoroscopy
      • Lung Scope with Biopsy
      • Bronchial Biopsy
      • Endobronchial Biopsy
      • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy
      • Bronchial lavage
      • BAL procedure
      • Lung washing
      • Flexible bronchoscopy

      CPT Codes:

      • 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites
      • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage

      Also known as:

      • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
      • Biopsy
      • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
      • Fluoroscopy
      • Transbronchial Biopsy
      • Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
      • Lung Tissue Sample via Scope

      CPT Codes:

      • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe

      Also known as:

      • Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
      • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
      • Fluoroscopy
      • Lung Scope with Cell Sample
      • Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
      • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy

      CPT Codes:

      • 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
      • Thoracentesis
      • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
      • Lung Tap
      • Fluid Drainage from Chest

      CPT Codes:

      • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

      Also known as:

      • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
      • Dysphagia Tests
      • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
      • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
      • Dysphagia Evaluation

      CPT Codes:

      • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

      Also known as:

      • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
      • Nebulizer Treatment
      • Aerosol Treatment
      • IPPB Treatment
      • Airway Obstruction Treatment

      CPT Codes:

      • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

      Does Dr. Farman accept my insurance?

      Dr. Farman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 301-4111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Farman accept in Macon, GA?

      Dr. Farman in Macon, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

      • Gordon Food Service

      • Humana

      • Medicaid

      • Medicare

      • Mutual of Omaha

      • Sterling Jewelers

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Farman's office located?

      Dr. Douglas Farman's Primary Practice

      250 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

      Macon, GA 31201

      (478) 301-4111

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      Dr. Douglas Farman's Practice 2

      350 Hospital Dr

      Macon, GA 31217

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      Dr. Douglas Farman's Practice 3

      777 Hemlock St

      Macon, GA 31201

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

      Dr. Farman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144310954.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farman?

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

      What is Dr. Douglas Farman's specialty?

      Dr. Farman is a Pulmonologist near Macon, GA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Farman to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. Douglas Farman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Farman is affiliated with Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Piedmont Macon North Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin , Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital 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 Farman accepting new patients in Macon, GA?

      Yes, Dr. Douglas Farman is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Douglas Farman offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Farman's office at (478) 301-4111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Douglas Farman?

      Please contact Dr. Farman's office at (478) 301-4111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Farman have?

      Dr. Douglas Farman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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