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27 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Farhat, Internist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Samir Farhat, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Farhat completed his residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Pulmonary Diseases; Brooklyn Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Farhat is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farhat’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farhat’s office at (212) 256-3539.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Farhat?
Dr. Samir Farhat, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist 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. Farhat empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Sleep Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Brooklyn/NY 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: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Pulmonary Diseases; Brooklyn Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Libre De Bruxelles- Fac De Med Et De Pharm- Bruxelles
Is Dr. Farhat board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Samir 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:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Farhat treat?
As a Internist, 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Dependence on Ventilator
- Respirator Dependence
- Breathing Machine Reliance
- Long-term Ventilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9911: Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Skin Texture
- Skin Condition
- Rough Skin
- Bumpy Skin
- Skin Discoloration
- Uneven Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R234: Changes in skin texture
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Dissociative and Conversion Disorder
- Mental Disorder
- Atypical Dissociative Disorder
- Unspecified Conversion Disorder
- Complex Dissociative Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4489: Other dissociative and conversion disorders
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary 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
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Farhat perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Samir Farhat may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Farhat's office.
Does Dr. Farhat accept my insurance?
Dr. Farhat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 256-3539 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farhat accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Farhat in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1003878372.
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. Samir Farhat's specialty?
Dr. Farhat is a Internist near Brooklyn, NY.
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. Farhat to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Samir Farhat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Farhat is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Maimonides Medical Center, Mount Sinai Brooklyn. 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
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Is Samir Farhat accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Samir Farhat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samir Farhat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Farhat's office at (212) 256-3539 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samir Farhat?
Please contact Dr. Farhat's office at (212) 256-3539 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samir Farhat have?
Dr. Samir Farhat is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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