22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Farhat, Infectious Disease Specialist in Largo, MD?
Dr. Faria Farhat, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Largo, MD. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Farhat completed her residency at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Farhat is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farhat’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farhat’s office at (301) 618-5500.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Farhat?
Dr. Faria Farhat, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Farhat empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bone/Joint Infections, HIV/AIDS, Infections in Immunocompromised Patients, Transplant Medicine, Vaccines, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Largo, MD community, Dr. Farhat is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Farhat go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard University Hospital
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Lahore- Pakistan
Is Dr. Farhat board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Faria Farhat, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Farhat speak?
Dr. Farhat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Farhat typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Farhat 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. Farhat. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Acute Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Bone Infection
- Rapid Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M8610: Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Farhat typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Faria Farhat may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Farhat's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Farhat accept my insurance?
Dr. Farhat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 618-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farhat accept in Largo, MD?
Dr. Farhat in Largo, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Farhat's office located?
What is Dr. Farhat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farhat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790732139.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farhat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farhat
What is Dr. Faria Farhat's specialty?
Dr. Farhat is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Largo, MD.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Faria Farhat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Farhat is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Faria Farhat accepting new patients in Largo, MD?
Yes, Dr. Faria Farhat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Faria Farhat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Farhat's office at (301) 618-5500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Faria Farhat?
Please contact Dr. Farhat's office at (301) 618-5500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Faria Farhat have?
Dr. Faria Farhat is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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