Dr. Akil Farishta, MD

Dallas, TX

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Farishta, Anesthesiologist in Dallas, TX?

Dr. Akil Farishta, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX. Dr. Farishta is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farishta’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farishta’s office at (214) 648-6400.

What languages does Dr. Farishta speak?

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

English

What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Farishta typically treat?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Farishta 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. Farishta. 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:

Uncomplicated Childbirth
Childbirth
Normal Delivery
Natural Birth
Vaginal Delivery

ICD-10 Codes:

O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

Also known as:

First-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
Second-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
Postpartum Care
Wounds and Injuries
Minor vaginal tear
Superficial perineal laceration
First degree tear after birth
Moderate vaginal tear
Second degree tear after birth
Perineal muscle tear

ICD-10 Codes:

O700: First degree perineal laceration during delivery
O701: Second degree perineal laceration during delivery

Also known as:

Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
Umbilical cord around baby's neck (not compressed)
Childbirth Problems
Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
Fetal distress due to heart rate
Nuchal cord without compression
Loose cord around neck
Cord wrapped around neck

ICD-10 Codes:

O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery
O6981X0: Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression, not applicable or unspecified

Also known as:

Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
Prenatal Care
Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
Low-lying C-section Scar
Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

ICD-10 Codes:

O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

Also known as:

Low Amniotic Fluid During Pregnancy
Health Problems in Pregnancy
Oligohydramnios
Too Little Amniotic Fluid
Amniotic Fluid Deficiency

ICD-10 Codes:

O4103X0: Oligohydramnios, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Farishta typically perform?

As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Akil Farishta may include:

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

Does Dr. Farishta accept my insurance?

Dr. Farishta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 648-6400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Farishta accept in Dallas, TX?

Dr. Farishta in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Parkland Health & Hospital System
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Farishta's office located?

Dr. Akil Farishta's Primary Practice

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Dallas, TX 75390

(214) 648-6400

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What hospitals are Dr. Farishta affiliated with?

Dr. Farishta has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Parkland Health,Dallas, TX

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

Dr. Farishta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689056962.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farishta?

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

What is Dr. Akil Farishta's specialty?

Dr. Farishta is an Anesthesiologist near Dallas, TX.

What does an Anesthesiologist do?

A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

Is Dr. Akil Farishta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Farishta is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Parkland Health. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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