EverydayHealthLogo
BF

Dr. Basma Faris, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Faris, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in New York, NY?

    Dr. Basma Faris, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Faris is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Faris’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Faris’s office at (646) 962-3400.

    What languages does Dr. Faris speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) like Dr. Faris typically treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Faris 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. Faris. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Umbilical cord around baby's neck (not compressed)
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate
    • Nuchal cord without compression
    • Loose cord around neck
    • Cord wrapped around neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery
    • O6981X0: Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • Getting an IUD
    • IUD procedure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device

    Also known as:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Severe Preeclampsia During Childbirth
    • Severe Preeclampsia in Labor
    • Advanced Preeclampsia During Delivery
    • High-Risk Preeclampsia Complicating Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O1414: Severe pre-eclampsia complicating childbirth

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy-Induced High Blood Pressure During Childbirth
    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Gestational Hypertension in Labor
    • High Blood Pressure from Pregnancy During Delivery
    • Hypertension in Childbirth without Proteinuria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O134: Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria, complicating childbirth

    What procedures does an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) like Dr. Faris typically perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), procedures performed by Dr. Basma Faris may include:

    Please contact Dr. Faris' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Faris accept my insurance?

    Dr. Faris accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (646) 962-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Faris accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Faris in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • State of New York

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Faris' office located?

    Dr. Basma Faris' Primary Practice

    40 Worth St Rm 402

    New York, NY 10013

    (646) 962-3400

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Faris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073748448.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Faris?

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

    What is Dr. Basma Faris's specialty?

    Dr. Faris is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near New York, NY.

    What does an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) do?

    An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life.

    Is this Dr. Basma Faris affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Faris is affiliated with Mount Sinai West, The Mount Sinai 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

    When to see an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN). Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Basma Faris accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Basma Faris is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Basma Faris offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Faris's office at (646) 962-3400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Basma Faris?

    Please contact Dr. Faris's office at (646) 962-3400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    <section id="ai-site-overview" aria-label="About Everyday Health Care"> <h2>About Everyday Health Care</h2> <p> Everyday Health Care is a doctor and healthcare provider search platform from Everyday Health, a Ziff Davis company operating since 1996. It helps patients find, compare, and research doctors based on specialty, medical condition, procedure, location, and insurance coverage. </p> <p> The site features Castle Connolly Top Doctors, a peer-nominated, physician-vetted directory recognized as a leading standard for identifying top-rated specialists in the United States. Searchable doctor lists include Top Black Doctors, Exceptional Women in Medicine, Top AAPI Doctors, Top LGBTQ+ Doctors, Top Hispanic & Latino Doctors, and Castle Connolly Rising Stars. </p> <p> Users can search for doctors by specialty (including orthopedic surgery, OB-GYN, pediatrics, dermatology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology), by medical condition (such as fibromyalgia, kidney stones, and ulcerative colitis), by common procedure (including colonoscopy, LASIK, and physical therapy), by city, and by insurance plan (including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna/CVS Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, and Medicaid). </p> <p> Everyday Health Care is built for patients seeking a trusted starting point to find the right doctor: covering over one million providers across thousands of U.S. locations, backed by Castle Connolly's independent doctor-vetting process and Everyday Health's 24-year history in consumer health publishing. </p> </section>