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Dr. Allison Farris, MD

Salisbury, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Farris, Surgeon in Salisbury, NC?

    Dr. Allison Farris, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Salisbury, NC. Dr. Farris is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farris’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farris’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Farris speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Farris typically treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Farris 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. Farris. 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:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
    • Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Farris typically perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Farris 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. Farris. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Small Intestine Resection
    • Freeing Intestinal Adhesions
    • Enterectomy
    • Bowel resection
    • Small bowel removal
    • Intestinal surgery
    • Enterolysis
    • Bowel Adhesion Removal
    • Lysis of Intestinal Adhesions
    • Release of Bowel Scar Tissue

    CPT Codes:

    • 44120: Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; single resection and anastomosis
    • 44005: Enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Incision and Drainage
    • Abscess
    • I&D of Abscess
    • Lancing an Abscess
    • Draining a Boil
    • Cyst Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple

    Does Dr. Farris accept my insurance?

    Dr. Farris accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Farris accept in Salisbury, NC?

    Dr. Farris in Salisbury, NC 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 North Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Farris' office located?

    Dr. Allison Farris' Primary Practice

    327 Mocksville Ave

    Salisbury, NC 28144

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

    Dr. Farris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679849814.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farris?

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

    What is Dr. Allison Farris's specialty?

    Dr. Farris is a Surgeon near Salisbury, NC.

    What does a Surgeon do?

    General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.

    Is this Dr. Allison Farris affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Farris is affiliated with Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, Atrium Health Cabarrus 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

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    Is Allison Farris accepting new patients in Salisbury, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Allison Farris is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Allison Farris offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Farris's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Allison Farris?

    Please contact Dr. Farris's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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