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Dr. Tara Farahvash, DO

Staten Island, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Farahvash, Internist in Staten Island, NY?

    Dr. Tara Farahvash, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Farahvash is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farahvash’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farahvash’s office at (718) 818-4360.

    What languages does Dr. Farahvash speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Farahvash treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Farahvash 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. Farahvash. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer Screening
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Mammogram
    • Breast Exam
    • Breast Cancer Check
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty with Skilled Movements
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Motor planning disorder
    • Trouble with voluntary movements
    • Dyspraxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R482: Apraxia

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Which procedures does Dr. Farahvash perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Tara Farahvash may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Farahvash's office.

    Does Dr. Farahvash accept my insurance?

    Dr. Farahvash accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 818-4360 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Farahvash accept in Staten Island, NY?

    Dr. Farahvash in Staten Island, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Healthfirst

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • Medicare

    • Metro Plus

    • MetroPlus

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Farahvash's office located?

    Dr. Tara Farahvash's Primary Practice

    4360 Hylan Blvd

    Staten Island, NY 10312

    (718) 818-4360

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    Dr. Tara Farahvash's Practice 2

    355 Bard Ave

    Staten Island, NY 10310

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    Dr. Tara Farahvash's Practice 3

    4434 Amboy Rd

    Staten Island, NY 10312

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

    Dr. Farahvash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801107461.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farahvash?

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

    What is Dr. Tara Farahvash's specialty?

    Dr. Farahvash is a Internist near Staten Island, NY.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Farahvash to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tara Farahvash affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Farahvash is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Staten Island University Hospital - North 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Tara Farahvash accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Tara Farahvash is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tara Farahvash offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Farahvash's office at (718) 818-4360 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tara Farahvash?

    Please contact Dr. Farahvash's office at (718) 818-4360 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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