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Dr. Farhan Mirza

Neurosurgeon

Owensboro, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mirza, Neurosurgeon in Owensboro, KY?

    Dr. Farhan Mirza is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Owensboro, KY. Dr. Mirza graduated from Aga Khan University. Dr. Mirza is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mirza’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mirza’s office at (859) 323-5661.

    Where did Dr. Mirza go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Aga Khan University

    What languages does Dr. Mirza speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Panjabi; Punjabi
    • Urdu

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Mirza typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mirza 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. Mirza. 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:

    • Pressure on the Brain
    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Compression
    • Intracranial Pressure
    • Brain Swelling
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G935: Compression of brain
    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-neurological surgery care
    • Brain surgery aftercare
    • Spine surgery aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Malformation
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
    • Spinal Cord Birth Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Mirza typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mirza 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. Mirza. 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:

    • Brain Neurostimulator Device Placement
    • Cranial neurostimulator insertion
    • Deep brain stimulation device placement
    • Brain pacemaker implantation
    • Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array

    Also known as:

    • Vagus Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • VNS Implantation
    • Cranial Nerve Stimulator Surgery
    • Neurostimulator for Vagus Nerve
    • Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 64568: Open implantation of cranial nerve (eg, vagus nerve) neurostimulator electrode array and pulse generator

    Does Dr. Mirza accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mirza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 323-5661 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mirza accept in Owensboro, KY?

    Dr. Mirza in Owensboro, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • State of Kentucky

    • State of West Virginia

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    Where is Dr. Mirza's office located?

    Dr. Farhan Mirza's Primary Practice

    1006 Ford Ave

    Owensboro, KY 42301

    (859) 323-5661

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    What hospitals are Dr. Mirza affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Mirza has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    University Of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital,Lexington, KY
    Tug Valley Arh Regional Medical Center,South Williamson, KY
    Middlesboro Arh Hospital,Middlesboro, KY
    Harlan Arh Hospital,Harlan, KY

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

    Dr. Mirza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578819108.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mirza?

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

    What is Dr. Farhan Mirza's specialty?

    Dr. Mirza is a Neurosurgeon near Owensboro, KY.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is Dr. Farhan Mirza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mirza is affiliated with Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Pikeville Medical Center 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

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    Is Dr. Farhan Mirza accepting new patients in Owensboro, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Farhan Mirza is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Farhan Mirza offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mirza's office at (859) 323-5661 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Farhan Mirza?

    Please contact Dr. Mirza's office at (859) 323-5661 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mirza's office located?

    Dr. Mirza's office is located in Owensboro, KY.