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Dr. Sandra Farach, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Tampa, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Farach, Trauma Surgeon in Tampa, FL?

    Dr. Sandra Farach, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Farach is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farach’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farach’s office at (813) 844-7968.

    What languages does Dr. Farach speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Farach typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Farach 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. Farach. 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:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown type
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Collapsed Lung
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Traumatic Air in Chest
    • Traumatic Pneumothorax
    • Injured Collapsed Lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, 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

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Farach typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Sandra Farach may include:

    Please contact Dr. Farach's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Farach accept my insurance?

    Dr. Farach accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 844-7968 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Farach accept in Tampa, FL?

    Dr. Farach in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Farach's office located?

    Dr. Sandra Farach's Primary Practice

    4202 E Fowler Ave

    Tampa, FL 33620

    (813) 844-7968

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    Dr. Sandra Farach's Practice 2

    12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd

    Tampa, FL 33612

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    Dr. Sandra Farach's Practice 3

    2 Tampa General Cir

    Tampa, FL 33606

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    What hospitals are Dr. Farach affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Farach has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Tampa General Hospital Spring Hill,Spring Hill, FL
    Tampa General Hospital Crystal River,Crystal River, FL

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

    Dr. Farach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316262884.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farach?

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

    What is Dr. Sandra Farach's specialty?

    Dr. Farach is a Trauma Surgeon near Tampa, FL.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Sandra Farach affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Farach is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Trauma Surgeon. 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 Dr. Sandra Farach accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Sandra Farach is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sandra Farach offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Farach's office at (813) 844-7968 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sandra Farach?

    Please contact Dr. Farach's office at (813) 844-7968 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Farach's office located?

    Dr. Farach's office is located in Tampa, FL.