Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Farooq, Infectious Disease Specialist in Venice, FL?
Where did Dr. Farooq go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Pitt County MemorialHospital, Bordy School of Medi, Infectious Diseases, NC, USA | INFECTIOUS DISEASE, BRODY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, GREENVILLE, NC | Infectious Diseases - Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC | (Infectious Disease), BRODY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, GREENVILLE, NC
Residency: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals | Elmhurst Hospital Center
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan | Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan
Is Dr. Farooq board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed Farooq, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2007
What languages does Dr. Farooq speak?
Dr. Farooq and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Farooq typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Farooq 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. Farooq. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Sepsis
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Deep Incision Infection After Surgery
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Deep surgical wound infection
- Internal incision infection
- Serious wound infection after operation
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8142XA: Infection following a procedure, deep incisional surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Farooq typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Farooq 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. Farooq. 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:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Farooq accept my insurance?
Dr. Farooq accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (941) 244-9524 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farooq accept in Venice, FL?
Dr. Farooq in Venice, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareCentrix
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Farooq's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Farooq affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Farooq has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American College of Physicians
Member
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygeine
Member
International Society of Travel Medicine
Member
Infectious Diseases Society of America
Member
American Medical Association
Member
What is Dr. Farooq's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farooq's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811021769.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farooq?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farooq
What is Dr. Ahmed Farooq's specialty?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.