Summary

Dr. Michael Fara is a neurologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the brain and nervous system. He earned his MD and PhD from Weill Medical College of Cornell University, demonstrating his commitment to both clinical practice and research. Dr. Fara completed his internship at New York University School of Medicine in 2014, followed by his residency there in 2017. With 13 years of experience in medicine, he brings extensive knowledge to his neurological practice.

Dr. Fara practices at Bellevue Hospital in New York, New York, where he focuses on treating serious neurological conditions. He has particular expertise in caring for patients who have experienced strokes, including ischemic strokes and complications from atherosclerosis. His practice includes providing emergency care for urgent neurological situations and offering therapeutic hypothermia treatments. He also provides virtual care consultations, making his specialized neurological expertise accessible to patients through telemedicine.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 13 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • New York University School of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Michael Fara

1468 Madison Ave Annenberg Bldg, 2nd FlNew York, NY 10029

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Med School: Weill Medical College of Cornell University Med School: Newcastle University UK Med School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYIT-COM) Med School: Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael Fara

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • 32BJ Health Fund
  • AETNA - Commercial
  • AETNA - Medicare
  • Amidacare Medicaid
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - HealthPlus Medicaid
  • Centivo
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
  • EmblemHealth - HIP
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicaid
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
  • Fidelis Health Care
  • HealthFirst Medicaid
  • HealthFirst Medicare
  • Horizon NJ
  • Magnacare-Health Care
  • Medicare - NJ
  • Medicare - NY
  • Metroplus
  • Multiplan PHCS
  • NJ Medicaid
  • NY Medicaid
  • Oscar
  • Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
  • United Health Care - Commercial
  • United Health Care - Empire Plan
  • United Health Care - Oxford Care

Medical Specialties

Michael Fara has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Michael Fara has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurologist
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

Michael Fara holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York University School of Medicine in 2017.

Internship

Completed their internship at New York University School of Medicine in 2014.

Medical School

Graduated from Weill Medical College of Cornell University in 2013.

NPI Number

Michael Fara's NPI number is 1982048831.

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Michael Fara's office is located at 1468 Madison Ave Annenberg Bldg, 2nd Fl, New York, NY, 10029.

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