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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. Dr. Fara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fara’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Vascular Neurologist like Dr. Fara typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
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
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:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
What procedures does a Vascular Neurologist like Dr. Fara typically perform?
As a Vascular Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Fara's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Fara's office located?
Dr. Michael Fara's Practice 3
1 Gustave Levy Place Mount Sinai Emergency Room
New York, NY 10029
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.
What does a Vascular Neurologist do?
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.
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, Mount Sinai Queens, Bronxcare Health System, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, The Brooklyn Hospital Center 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 a Vascular Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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