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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Farias, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Hudson, FL?
Dr. Melisa Farias, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Hudson, FL. Dr. Farias is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farias’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farias’s office at (727) 819-2928.
What languages does Dr. Farias speak?
Dr. Farias and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Farias typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Farias 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. Farias. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Farias typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Melisa Farias may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Farias' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Farias accept my insurance?
Dr. Farias accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 819-2928 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farias accept in Hudson, FL?
Dr. Farias in Hudson, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Medicaid
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Farias' office located?
What is Dr. Farias's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629423264.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farias?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farias
What is Dr. Melisa Farias's specialty?
Dr. Farias is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Hudson, FL.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Melisa Farias affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Farias is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, East Jefferson General 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 a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melisa Farias accepting new patients in Hudson, FL?
Yes, Dr. Melisa Farias is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melisa Farias offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Farias's office at (727) 819-2928 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melisa Farias?
Please contact Dr. Farias's office at (727) 819-2928 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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