Summary

Dr. Assar graduated from the Universidad Mundial Dominicana Escuela De Medicina in 1985. He works in Germantown, MD and 1 other location and specializes in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Assar is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.2
  • 41 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Tagalog
  • University Of Texas Health System
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Farzad Assar has 4 locations

Potomac Nephrology

1 Executive Park CtGermantown, MD 20874
MonClosed
Tue10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu10:00 am - 5:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Holy Cross Hospital

1500 Forest Glen RdSilver Spring, MD 20910

Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

19801 Observation DrGermantown, MD 20876

Adventist Rehabilitation White Oak

11890 Healing WaySilver Spring, MD 20904

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Accepts New Patients
3.2 
41 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Tagalog
Germantown , MDWashington , DCWashington , DCBethesda , MD
Med School: Universidad Mundial Dominicana Escuela De Medicina Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: University Of New South Wales Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Farzad Assar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Riverside Health
  • Riverside Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • Trusted Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Farzad Assar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Farzad Assar has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Internal Medicine
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

Dr. Farzad Assar holds an active medical license in the state of Maryland.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Texas Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Mundial Dominicana Escuela De Medicina in 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. Assar's NPI number is 1447261615.

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Dr. Farzad Assar is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center.

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