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Who is Dr. Farooq, Addiction Medicine Specialist in Bel Air, MD?
Dr. Umer Farooq, MD is an Addiction Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bel Air, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Farooq is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farooq’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farooq’s office at (443) 351-3917.
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 Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Farooq typically treat?
As an Addiction Medicine 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Farooq typically perform?
As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Umer Farooq may include:
Please contact Dr. Farooq's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Farooq accept my insurance?
Dr. Farooq accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (443) 351-3917 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farooq accept in Bel Air, MD?
Dr. Farooq in Bel Air, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capstone
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Maryland
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Farooq's office located?
Dr. Umer Farooq's Primary Practice
500 Upper Chesapeake Dr
Bel Air, MD 21014
(443) 351-3917
What is Dr. Farooq's NPI number?An 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 1568975977.
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. Umer Farooq's specialty?
Dr. Farooq is a Addiction Medicine Specialist near Bel Air, MD.
What does an Addiction Medicine Specialist do?
An addiction medicine specialist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and other addictive behaviors. They are trained to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction to provide comprehensive care to patients struggling with various types of addictions.
Is this Dr. Umer Farooq affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Farooq is affiliated with Wilmington Hospital, Um Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air 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 an Addiction Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Addiction Medicine Specialist. 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 Umer Farooq accepting new patients in Bel Air, MD?
Yes, Dr. Umer Farooq is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Umer Farooq offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Farooq's office at (443) 351-3917 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Umer Farooq?
Please contact Dr. Farooq's office at (443) 351-3917 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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