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Dr. Khawaja Farooq, MD

Columbia, MD

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    Who is Dr. Farooq, Internist in Columbia, MD?

    Dr. Khawaja Farooq, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Farooq graduated from Rawalpindi Medical College and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins/Sinai Hospital. Dr. Farooq is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, Punjabi, Sindhi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farooq’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farooq’s office.

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

    • Residency: Johns Hopkins/Sinai Hospital | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A

    • Medical School: Rawalpindi Med College University Of Punjab Rawalpindi Pakistan | Rawalpindi Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Farooq speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    • Sindhi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Farooq treat?

    As a Internist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • High Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Potassium
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E875: Hyperkalemia

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Farooq perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Khawaja Farooq may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Farooq's office.

    Does Dr. Farooq accept my insurance?

    Dr. Farooq accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Farooq accept in Columbia, MD?

    Dr. Farooq in Columbia, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CommuniCare Advantage

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Farooq's office located?

    Dr. Khawaja Farooq's Primary Practice

    6700 Alexander Bell Dr Ste 200

    Columbia, MD 21046

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    Dr. Khawaja Farooq's Practice 2

    1346 S Division St Ste 103

    Salisbury, MD 21804

    (410) 544-4220

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    Dr. Khawaja Farooq's Practice 3

    7525 Carroll Ave

    Takoma Park, MD 20912

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    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 1447281308.

    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. Khawaja Farooq's specialty?

    Dr. Farooq is a Internist near Columbia, MD.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Farooq to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Khawaja Farooq affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Farooq is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Internist?

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    Is Khawaja Farooq accepting new patients in Columbia, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Khawaja Farooq is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Khawaja Farooq offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Farooq's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Khawaja Farooq?

    Please contact Dr. Farooq's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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