35 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Blount, Family Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Where did Dr. Blount go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Family Practice | University Tx Med School At Houston | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx | University of Texas Medical School, Houston
Is Dr. Blount board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Farris Blount, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Blount speak?
Dr. Blount and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Blount typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Blount 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. Blount. 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Bone structure problem
- Low bone density
- Bone mineral density disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8588: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, other site
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Blount typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Farris Blount may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Blount's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Blount accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Blount's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Blount's office located?
Dr. Farris Blount's Primary Practice
1315 St Joseph Pkwy Ste 1507
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 650-6556
What is Dr. Blount's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blount's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275550162.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blount?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blount