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Dr. William Farver, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Farver, Hospitalist in New York, NY?

    Dr. William Farver, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Farver is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farver’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farver’s office at (212) 305-2843.

    What languages does Dr. Farver speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Farver typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Farver 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. Farver. 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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Farver typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Farver 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. Farver. 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:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Does Dr. Farver accept my insurance?

    Dr. Farver accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 305-2843 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Farver's office located?

    Dr. William Farver's Primary Practice

    622 W 168th St

    New York, NY 10032

    (212) 305-2843

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    Dr. William Farver's Practice 2

    177 Fort Washington Ave

    New York, NY 10032

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

    Dr. Farver's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740674639.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farver?

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

    What is Dr. William Farver's specialty?

    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 Dr. William Farver affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Farver is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Holy Name 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. 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 Dr. William Farver accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. William Farver is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Farver offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Farver's office at (212) 305-2843 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. William Farver?

    Please contact Dr. Farver's office at (212) 305-2843 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Farver's office located?

    Dr. Farver's office is located in New York, NY.