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20 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Farah, Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Victor Farah, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Farah is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farah’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farah’s office at (412) 359-6550.
Is Dr. Farah board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Victor Farah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Farah speak?
Dr. Farah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Farah treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Farah 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. Farah. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- HCM (Obstructive)
- Thickened Heart Muscle with Obstruction
- HCM
- Thickened Heart Muscle
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
ICD-10 Codes:
- I421: Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- I422: Other hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Persistent AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic AFib
- Permanent AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
- I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Abnormal Heart Imaging Results
- Heart Health Tests
- Abnormal cardiac scan
- Unusual heart test results
- Abnormal coronary imaging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R931: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of heart and coronary circulation
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Farah perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Victor Farah may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Farah's office.
Does Dr. Farah accept my insurance?
Dr. Farah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 359-6550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farah accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Farah in Pittsburgh, PA 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of West Virginia
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Where is Dr. Farah's office located?
What is Dr. Farah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396825253.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farah
What is Dr. Victor Farah's specialty?
Dr. Farah is a Cardiologist near Pittsburgh, PA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Farah to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Victor Farah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Farah is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Heritage Valley Beaver. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Cardiologist?
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Is Victor Farah accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Victor Farah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Victor Farah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Farah's office at (412) 359-6550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Victor Farah?
Please contact Dr. Farah's office at (412) 359-6550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Victor Farah have?
Dr. Victor Farah is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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