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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fara, Vascular Neurologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Michael Fara, MD is a Vascular Neurologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fara’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fara’s office at (212) 263-5506.
What languages does Dr. Fara speak?
Dr. Fara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fara treat?
As a Vascular Neurologist, Dr. Fara 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. Fara. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Blood Clot in Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I63219: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of unspecified vertebral artery
- I63532: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left posterior cerebral artery
- I63211: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right vertebral artery
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Temporary Vision Loss
- Headache
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
- Amaurosis fugax
- Transient monocular blindness
- Temporary blindness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
- G453: Amaurosis fugax
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain and Spinal Vein Inflammation
- Brain Disease
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
- Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
- Spinal Venous Thrombosis
- Intracranial Phlebitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
- G08: Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis
Also known as:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain bleed
- ICH
- Bleeding in the brain
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
- I611: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, cortical
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- CRAO
- Eye stroke (artery)
- Central eye artery blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3411: Central retinal artery occlusion, right eye
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Vascular Disease
- Blood Vessel Disease
- Circulatory System Disorder
- Artery Problems
- Vessel Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I651: Occlusion and stenosis of basilar artery
Also known as:
- Hemiplegia
- Paralysis
- One-sided paralysis
- Hemiparesis
- Partial paralysis on one side
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8194: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting left nondominant side
Which procedures does Dr. Fara perform as a Vascular Neurologist?
As a Vascular Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Fara may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fara's office.
Does Dr. Fara accept my insurance?
Dr. Fara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 263-5506 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fara accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Fara in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
MetroPlus
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fara's office located?
What is Dr. Fara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982048831.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fara
What is Dr. Michael Fara's specialty?
Dr. Fara is a Vascular Neurologist near New York, NY. Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty focused on the evaluation, prevention, treatment, and recovery from vascular diseases affecting the nervous system. It encompasses the diagnosis, treatment and management of vascular events originating from arterial or venous sources, which can lead to various conditions impacting the brain or spinal cord, including ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia, and spinal cord hemorrhage. Contact Dr. Fara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Fara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fara is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai West 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 Michael Fara accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Michael Fara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Fara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fara's office at (212) 263-5506 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Fara?
Please contact Dr. Fara's office at (212) 263-5506 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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