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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Farris, Cardiologist in Decatur, AL?
Dr. Gary Farris, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Decatur, AL. He is board certified. 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 Dr. Farris treat?
As a Cardiologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
- Mixed Heart Failure
- Biventricular Heart Failure
- Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
- HFpEF
- Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5040: Unspecified combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
- Precordial pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Farris perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gary Farris may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Farris' office.
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 Decatur, AL?
Dr. Farris in Decatur, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Farris' office located?
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 1720498074.
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. Gary Farris's specialty?
Dr. Farris is a Cardiologist near Decatur, AL. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Farris to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gary Farris affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Farris is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital, Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Gary Farris accepting new patients in Decatur, AL?
Yes, Dr. Gary Farris is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gary 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 Gary Farris?
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1107 14th Ave SE Ste 100
Decatur, AL 35601