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Dr. Kenneth Farmer, MD

Dothan, AL

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Farmer, Obstetrician in Dothan, AL?

    Dr. Kenneth Farmer, MD is an Obstetrician, who primarily practices in Dothan, AL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Farmer graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine and completed his residency at University Of So Al Hosps. Dr. Farmer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farmer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farmer’s office at (334) 793-3900.

    Where did Dr. Farmer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University Of So Al Hosps

    • Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Farmer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Farmer treat?

    As a Obstetrician, Dr. Farmer 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. Farmer. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • First Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Early pregnancy care
    • First trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in early pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3481: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, first trimester
    • Z3401: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Birth Control Shot Check-up
    • First-time Birth Control Shot Prescription
    • Birth Control Management (Unspecified)
    • Birth Control
    • Injectable contraceptive follow-up
    • Depo-Provera monitoring
    • Birth control injection check
    • Initial injectable contraceptive prescription
    • Starting Depo-Provera
    • New birth control injection order
    • General contraceptive care
    • Family planning management
    • Birth control services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive
    • Z30013: Encounter for initial prescription of injectable contraceptive
    • Z309: Encounter for contraceptive management, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Prenatal Screenings
    • Prenatal Care
    • Additional pregnancy tests
    • Special antenatal screenings
    • Specific prenatal checks

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3689: Encounter for other specified antenatal screening

    Also known as:

    • Threatened Miscarriage
    • Missed Miscarriage
    • Miscarriage
    • Threatened Spontaneous Abortion
    • Signs of Miscarriage
    • Early Pregnancy Bleeding with Risk of Loss
    • Silent miscarriage
    • Delayed miscarriage
    • Missed abortion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O200: Threatened abortion
    • O021: Missed abortion

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy-Induced High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Gestational Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure from Pregnancy
    • Hypertension in Pregnancy without Proteinuria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O133: Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • False Labor
    • Childbirth
    • Braxton Hicks Contractions
    • Practice Contractions
    • Prodromal Labor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O4703: False labor before 37 completed weeks of gestation, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Acute Vaginal Inflammation
    • Vaginitis
    • Acute Vaginitis
    • Sudden Vaginal Infection
    • Vaginal Irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N760: Acute vaginitis

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    What procedures does Dr. Farmer perform?

    As a Obstetrician, Dr. Farmer performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Farmer. 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:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Lining Removal
    • Endometrial Resection
    • Thermoablation of Uterus

    CPT Codes:

    • 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)

    Does Dr. Farmer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Farmer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (334) 793-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Farmer accept in Dothan, AL?

    Dr. Farmer in Dothan, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Farmer's office located?

    Dr. Kenneth Farmer's Primary Practice

    1118 Ross Clark Cir Ste 600

    Dothan, AL 36301

    (334) 793-3900

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    Dr. Kenneth Farmer's Practice 2

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    Dothan, AL 36301

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

    Dr. Farmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962458380.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farmer?

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

    What is Dr. Kenneth Farmer's specialty?

    Dr. Farmer is a Obstetrician near Dothan, AL. A physician specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with obstetric conditions focuses on the health and care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, addressing a wide range of issues related to maternal and fetal well-being. Contact Dr. Farmer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kenneth Farmer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Farmer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Southeast Health Medical Center, Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown. 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

    Where can I learn more about Obstetrician?

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    Is Kenneth Farmer accepting new patients in Dothan, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Kenneth Farmer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kenneth Farmer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Farmer's office at (334) 793-3900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Farmer?

    Please contact Dr. Farmer's office at (334) 793-3900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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