45 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Farah, Internist in Barrington, IL?
Dr. Behzad Farah, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Barrington, IL. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Farah graduated from Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at Edward Hines Jr Va Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Farah is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farah’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farah’s office at (847) 382-5350.
Where did Dr. Farah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Edward Hines Jr Va Hosp, Internal Medicine | Hines Vet Adm Hosp | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: Teheran University School of Medicine | Teheran University | Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine | UNIVERSITY OF TEHERAN (PAHLAVI MEDICAL SCHOOL)
Is Dr. Farah board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Behzad Farah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Farah speak?
Dr. Farah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Farah treat?
As a Internist, 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.
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- Amputation Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Limb Loss
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
- Post-amputation care
- Limb loss recovery
- Amputee rehabilitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
- Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Medical Exam for Unspecified Reason
- General medical observation
- Routine checkup
- Unspecified health assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z049: Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Femur Neck Fracture
- Broken Thigh Bone (Hip Area)
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72001D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Which procedures does Dr. Farah perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Behzad Farah 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. Farah's office.
Does Dr. Farah accept my insurance?
Dr. Farah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 382-5350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farah accept in Barrington, IL?
Dr. Farah in Barrington, IL 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)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Farah's office located?
Dr. Behzad Farah's Primary Practice
27401 W Highway 22 Ste 108
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-5350
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 1689630915.
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. Behzad Farah's specialty?
Dr. Farah is a Internist near Barrington, IL.
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. Farah to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Behzad Farah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Farah is affiliated with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital 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
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Is Behzad Farah accepting new patients in Barrington, IL?
Yes, Dr. Behzad Farah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Behzad Farah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Farah's office at (847) 382-5350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Behzad Farah?
Please contact Dr. Farah's office at (847) 382-5350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Behzad Farah have?
Dr. Behzad Farah is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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