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Dr. Michael Farber, MD

Vancouver, WA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Farber, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Vancouver, WA?

    Dr. Michael Farber, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Vancouver, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Farber graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Abington Mem Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Farber is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farber’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farber’s office at (360) 514-1060.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Farber?

    Dr. Michael Farber, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Farber empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Menstrual Disorders, Pregnancy, Women's Health, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Vancouver/WA community, Dr. Farber is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Abington Mem Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology

    • Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

    Is Dr. Farber board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Farber, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Farber speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Farber treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Farber 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. Farber. 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:

    • General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
    • Pregnancy Management for Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O0990: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester

    Also known as:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam
    • After-birth care
    • Postnatal examination
    • Maternal follow-up after delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up
    • Z390: Encounter for care and examination of mother immediately after delivery

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Routine pregnancy check-ups
    • Standard antenatal care
    • Normal pregnancy supervision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3480: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, unspecified trimester

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Birth Control Counseling
    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Additional contraceptive advice
    • General family planning discussion
    • Ongoing birth control counseling
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • Getting an IUD
    • IUD procedure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception
    • Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    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:

    • 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:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Chronic hypertension in pregnancy
    • Essential hypertension complicating pregnancy
    • Hypertension during gestation
    • Pre-existing high blood pressure in pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O10013: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Reduced Fetal Movement
    • Baby Moving Less
    • Fetal Hypoactivity
    • Decreased Baby Kicks

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O368130: Decreased fetal movements, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia during Late Pregnancy
    • Anemia
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Low iron in third trimester
    • Late pregnancy anemia
    • Blood deficiency during third trimester

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99013: Anemia complicating pregnancy, third trimester

    What procedures does Dr. Farber perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Farber 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. Farber. 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:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    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

    Does Dr. Farber accept my insurance?

    Dr. Farber accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 514-1060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Farber accept in Vancouver, WA?

    Dr. Farber in Vancouver, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Farber's office located?

    Dr. Michael Farber's Primary Practice

    8821 NE 5th St

    Vancouver, WA 98664

    (360) 514-1060

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    Dr. Michael Farber's Practice 2

    505 NE 87th Ave Ste 160

    Vancouver, WA 98664

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    Dr. Michael Farber's Practice 3

    24850 SE Stark St Ste 200

    Gresham, OR 97030

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

    Dr. Farber's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982684288.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farber?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Farber's specialty?

    Dr. Farber is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Vancouver, WA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Farber to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Farber affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Farber is affiliated with PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

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    Is Michael Farber accepting new patients in Vancouver, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Farber is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Farber offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Farber's office at (360) 514-1060 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Farber?

    Please contact Dr. Farber's office at (360) 514-1060 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Farber have?

    Dr. Michael Farber is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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