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Who is Dr. Farahat, Nephrologist in Gainesville, TX?
Dr. Ala'a Farahat, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Farahat is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farahat’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farahat’s office at (469) 216-7570.
Is Dr. Farahat board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Ala'a Farahat, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Farahat speak?
Dr. Farahat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Farahat treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Farahat 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. Farahat. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
- Bladder Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
- Cystitis with Hematuria
- Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria
Also known as:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Persistent AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Which procedures does Dr. Farahat perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ala'a Farahat may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Farahat's office.
Does Dr. Farahat accept my insurance?
Dr. Farahat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (469) 216-7570 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farahat accept in Gainesville, TX?
Dr. Farahat in Gainesville, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
State of Texas
Steward Health Choice
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Where is Dr. Farahat's office located?
Dr. Ala'a Farahat's Primary Practice
1900 Hospital Blvd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(469) 216-7570
What is Dr. Farahat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farahat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407055155.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farahat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farahat
What is Dr. Ala'a Farahat's specialty?
Dr. Farahat is a Nephrologist near Gainesville, TX. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Farahat to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ala'a Farahat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Farahat is affiliated with Texas Health Denton 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
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Is Ala'a Farahat accepting new patients in Gainesville, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ala'a Farahat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ala'a Farahat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Farahat's office at (469) 216-7570 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ala'a Farahat?
Please contact Dr. Farahat's office at (469) 216-7570 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ala'a Farahat have?
Dr. Ala'a Farahat is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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