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Dr. Samer Farah, MD

Bronx, NY

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Farah, Retina Specialist in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Samer Farah, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Farah is fluent in English, Albanian, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farah’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farah’s office at (718) 823-0820.

    Is Dr. Farah board certified as a Retina Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Samer Farah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Farah speak?

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

    • Albanian

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Farah typically treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Farah 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. Farah. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
    • Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
    • Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
    • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Farah typically perform?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Farah 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. Farah. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Retinal photocoagulation
    • Macular edema laser
    • Retina tumor laser treatment
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Eye Injection
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Choroid Lesion
    • Choroidal Photocoagulation
    • Eye Laser Therapy
    • Choroidal Neovascularization Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 67220: Destruction of localized lesion of choroid (eg, choroidal neovascularization); photocoagulation (eg, laser), 1 or more sessions

    Does Dr. Farah accept my insurance?

    Dr. Farah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 823-0820 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Farah accept in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Farah in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Farah's office located?

    Dr. Samer Farah's Primary Practice

    3250 Westchester Ave Ste 203A

    Bronx, NY 10461

    (718) 823-0820

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

    Dr. Farah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790746220.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farah?

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

    What is Dr. Samer Farah's specialty?

    Dr. Farah is a Retina Specialist near Bronx, NY.

    What does a Retina Specialist do?

    An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions.

    Is this Dr. Samer Farah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Farah 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

    When to see a Retina Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Retina Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Samer Farah accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Samer Farah is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Samer Farah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Farah's office at (718) 823-0820 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Samer Farah?

    Please contact Dr. Farah's office at (718) 823-0820 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Samer Farah have?

    Dr. Samer Farah is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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