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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amer, Hospitalist in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Farida Amer is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Amer is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amer’s office at (410) 225-8000.
What languages does Dr. Amer speak?
Dr. Amer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Amer typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Amer 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. Amer. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Amer typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Amer 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. Amer. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Amer accept my insurance?
Dr. Amer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 225-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amer accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Amer in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CommuniCare Health Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Amer's office located?
What is Dr. Amer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467685586.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amer
What is Dr. Farida Amer's specialty?
Dr. Amer is a Hospitalist near Baltimore, MD.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Farida Amer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amer is affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Farida Amer accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Farida Amer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Farida Amer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amer's office at (410) 225-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Farida Amer?
Please contact Dr. Amer's office at (410) 225-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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