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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Farooq, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. Umar Farooq, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Iowa City, IA. He is board certified. Dr. Farooq graduated from Allama Iqbal Medical College and completed his residency at Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), Pulmonary Diseases; Abington Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine; Lutheran Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Farooq is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farooq’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farooq’s office at (319) 356-1616.
Where did Dr. Farooq go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), Pulmonary Diseases; Abington Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine; Lutheran Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Rawalpindi Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Rawalpindi- Pakistan | Allama Iqbal Medical College
Is Dr. Farooq board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Umar Farooq, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Farooq speak?
Dr. Farooq and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Farooq typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Farooq 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. Farooq. 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:
- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Follicular Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- DLBCL
- Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
- Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma
- Large B-cell Lymphoma
- NHL
- Follicular Lymphatic Cancer
- Indolent Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8338: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites
- C8330: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site
- C8331: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of head, face, and neck
- C8218: Follicular lymphoma grade II, lymph nodes of multiple sites
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Farooq typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Umar Farooq may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Farooq's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Farooq accept my insurance?
Dr. Farooq accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 356-1616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farooq accept in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. Farooq in Iowa City, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Farooq's office located?
What is Dr. Farooq's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farooq's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336333673.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farooq?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farooq
What is Dr. Umar Farooq's specialty?
Dr. Farooq is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Iowa City, IA.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available.
Is this Dr. Umar Farooq affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Farooq is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics, University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics, Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, Ia, St. Mary Medical Center - Langhorne, Pa 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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Umar Farooq accepting new patients in Iowa City, IA?
Yes, Dr. Umar Farooq is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Umar Farooq offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Farooq's office at (319) 356-1616 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Umar Farooq?
Please contact Dr. Farooq's office at (319) 356-1616 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Umar Farooq have?
Dr. Umar Farooq is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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Department Of Internal Medicine
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242