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Dr. Hamad Farhat, MD

Merrionette Park, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Farhat, Neurosurgeon in Merrionette Park, IL?

    Dr. Hamad Farhat, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Merrionette Park, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Farhat is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farhat’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farhat’s office at (773) 990-6440.

    What languages does Dr. Farhat speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Farhat treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Farhat 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. Farhat. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
    • Meningeal tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    What procedures does Dr. Farhat perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Farhat 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. Farhat. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • External carotid angiography
    • Neck artery imaging with catheter
    • Selective carotid catheterization

    CPT Codes:

    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Farhat accept my insurance?

    Dr. Farhat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 990-6440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Farhat accept in Merrionette Park, IL?

    Dr. Farhat in Merrionette Park, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Tria Health

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    Where is Dr. Farhat's office located?

    Dr. Hamad Farhat's Primary Practice

    11600 S Kedzie Ave

    Merrionette Park, IL 60803

    (773) 990-6440

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    Dr. Hamad Farhat's Practice 2

    6824 Newburg Rd

    Rockford, IL 61108

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    Dr. Hamad Farhat's Practice 3

    6345 W 79th St

    Burbank, IL 60459

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

    Dr. Farhat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861724064.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farhat?

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

    What is Dr. Hamad Farhat's specialty?

    Dr. Farhat is a Neurosurgeon near Merrionette Park, IL. 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. Contact Dr. Farhat to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Hamad Farhat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Farhat is affiliated with Trident 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 Hamad Farhat accepting new patients in Merrionette Park, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Hamad Farhat is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hamad Farhat offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Farhat's office at (773) 990-6440 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Hamad Farhat?

    Please contact Dr. Farhat's office at (773) 990-6440 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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