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Dr. William Elfarr, MD

Dr. William Elfarr, MD

Athens, TX

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Elfarr, Urologist in Athens, TX?

    Dr. William Elfarr, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Athens, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Elfarr graduated from Texas A&M University and completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Urology; Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, General Surgery. Dr. Elfarr is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elfarr’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elfarr’s office at (903) 675-9339.

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

    • Residency: Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Urology; Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, General Surgery | University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Affiliated Hospitals | Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Urology Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, General Surgery | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx | Texas A&M University

    Is Dr. Elfarr board certified as an Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. William Elfarr, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Elfarr speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Elfarr treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Elfarr 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. Elfarr. 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:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureter Stone
    • Kidney and Ureter Stones
    • Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Ureteral Calculus
    • Renal and Ureteral Calculi
    • Hydronephrosis due to Stones
    • Kidney Stone Obstruction
    • Ureteral Stone Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N201: Calculus of ureter
    • N202: Calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter
    • N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Frequent Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R350: Frequency of micturition

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney and Ureter Problems
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

    Also known as:

    • Blood in Urine
    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Hematuria
    • Bloody urine
    • Red urine
    • Gross hematuria
    • Macroscopic hematuria
    • Bloody pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R319: Hematuria, unspecified
    • R310: Gross hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Overactive Bladder
    • OAB
    • Urgency Incontinence
    • Frequent Urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3281: Overactive bladder

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    • BPH
    • Prostate Enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Urge Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urge Incontinence
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3941: Urge incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Tumor
    • Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C678: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Cancer
    • Renal cancer
    • Kidney carcinoma
    • Renal cell carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis

    Also known as:

    • Phimosis
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis

    What procedures does Dr. Elfarr perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Elfarr 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. Elfarr. 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:

    • Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
    • Cystoscopy with Ureteroscopy and Stone Breaking
    • ESWL
    • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Non-Invasive Kidney Stone Removal
    • Ureteroscopy with Lithotripsy
    • Bladder Scope with Stone Removal
    • Kidney Stone Laser Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave
    • 52353: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy (ureteral catheterization is included)

    Also known as:

    • Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
    • TURP Procedure
    • Prostate Resection Surgery
    • Electrosurgical Prostate Removal
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 52601: Transurethral electrosurgical resection of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, and internal urethrotomy are included)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Tumor Removal (Large Size)
    • Bladder Tumor Removal (Medium Size)
    • Cystoscopy with Large Bladder Tumor Resection
    • Large Bladder Tumor Fulguration
    • Laser Removal of Large Bladder Tumor
    • Cystoscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
    • Bladder Tumor Fulguration
    • Laser Removal of Bladder Tumor

    CPT Codes:

    • 52240: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; LARGE bladder tumor(s)
    • 52235: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; MEDIUM bladder tumor(s) (2.0 to 5.0 cm)

    Also known as:

    • Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
    • Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
    • Double-J stent insertion
    • Gibbons stent placement
    • Kidney stent placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Prolapse Repair (Anterior Colporrhaphy)
    • Cystocele Repair
    • Urethrocele Repair
    • Vaginal Wall Repair for Prolapse

    CPT Codes:

    • 57240: Anterior colporrhaphy, repair of cystocele with or without repair of urethrocele, including cystourethroscopy, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
    • Stress Incontinence Sling
    • Urethral Sling Procedure
    • Bladder Sling Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)

    Does Dr. Elfarr accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elfarr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (903) 675-9339 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Elfarr accept in Athens, TX?

    Dr. Elfarr in Athens, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Elfarr's office located?

    Dr. William Elfarr's Primary Practice

    1701 S Palestine St Ste A

    Athens, TX 75751

    (903) 675-9339

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    Dr. William Elfarr's Practice 2

    4002 S Loop 256 Ste R

    Palestine, TX 75801

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    Dr. William Elfarr's Practice 3

    306 Hospital Dr

    Corsicana, TX 75110

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

    Dr. Elfarr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275542144.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elfarr?

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

    What is Dr. William Elfarr's specialty?

    Dr. Elfarr is a Urologist near Athens, TX. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Elfarr to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Elfarr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Elfarr is affiliated with Texas Health Frisco, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano 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

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    Is William Elfarr accepting new patients in Athens, TX?

    Yes, Dr. William Elfarr is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Elfarr offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Elfarr's office at (903) 675-9339 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Elfarr?

    Please contact Dr. Elfarr's office at (903) 675-9339 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Elfarr have?

    Dr. William Elfarr is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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