Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Farooq, Pulmonologist in Albany, NY?
Where did Dr. Farooq go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Elizabeth's Medical Center Program
Medical School: Ayub Medical College
Is Dr. Farooq board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Fahad Farooq, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Farooq speak?
Dr. Farooq and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Urdu
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Farooq typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Farooq 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. Farooq. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Farooq typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Fahad Farooq may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Farooq's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Farooq accept my insurance?
Dr. Farooq accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 438-4496 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farooq accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Farooq in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Farooq's office located?
Dr. Fahad Farooq's Primary Practice
5 Palisades Dr Ste 100
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 438-4496
What hospitals are Dr. Farooq affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Farooq has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Farooq's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farooq's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700119575.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farooq?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farooq