Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Farley, Ophthalmologist in Palos Heights, IL?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Farley?
Dr. Christopher Farley, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist 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. Farley empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palos Heights, IL community, Dr. Farley is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Farley go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Ophthalmology | University Tx Swstn | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In | Indiana University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Farley board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Farley, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Farley speak?
Dr. Farley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Farley typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Farley 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. Farley. 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:
- Cataract
- Posterior Subcapsular Polar Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Back Lens Capsule Cataract
- Posterior Polar Cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H25041: Posterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, right eye
- H25042: Posterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Farley typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Farley 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. Farley. 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Does Dr. Farley accept my insurance?
Dr. Farley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 361-7800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farley accept in Palos Heights, IL?
Dr. Farley in Palos Heights, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Farley's office located?
Dr. Christopher Farley's Primary Practice
7340 W College Dr Fl 2
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 361-7800
What hospitals are Dr. Farley affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Farley has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Farley's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790866093.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farley?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farley