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Dr. Farshad Abir, MD

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Specializes in: Colon & Rectal Surgery
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Professional interests include: anogenital warts, colon problems, hemorrhoids, and more.
1 Diamond Hill Road Building Bensley
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Dr. Farshad Abir, MD is a colon and rectal surgeon in Berkeley Heights, NJ specializing in colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Farshad Abir, MD is affiliated with Atlantic Health System, Overlook Medical Center and SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP PA.

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Office Locations

Overlook Medical Center

1 Diamond Hill Road Building Bensley
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 277-8950
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In The News 

“BERKELEY HEIGHTS - "By the time you reach age 50 years, you are at average risk and should be screened for colorectal cancer," says Summit Medical Group colorectal surgeon Farshad Abir, M.D. Dr....”—"Summit Medical Group notes importance of colorectal screenings", NJ.com, February 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

endoscopy
gastrointestinal procedures
incision and drainage of perirectal abscess
lower endoscopy
standard anoscopy

By Affordability:

lab tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New Jersey, Dr. Farshad Abir, MD performed more endoscopy, gastrointestinal procedures, incision and drainage of perirectal abscess, lower endoscopy, and standard anoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

blood draw
blood draw for lab tests
phlebotomy for lab tests
venipuncture

In 2023, Dr. Farshad Abir, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic colonoscopy
gastrointestinal biopsy
hemorrhoid banding

In 2013, Dr. Farshad Abir, MD performed more diagnostic colonoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, and hemorrhoid banding procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Berkeley Heights, NJ during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures 11
blood draw 48
diagnostic procedures 15
doctor visit 311
gastrointestinal procedures 217
hospital care 59
inpatient care 59
lab tests 65
manometry 11
minimally invasive procedures 123
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD.

Gender
Male 136
Female 131
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 229
Black 13
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 123
From 75 to 84 87
85 and over 43
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 20
Dementia 6
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Berkeley Heights, NJ during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 12
anorectal procedures 12
blood draw 58
diagnostic procedures 45
doctor visit 364
gastrointestinal procedures 295
hospital care 40
injections 12
inpatient care 40
lab tests 96
minimally invasive procedures 212
preventive care 12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 45
vascular procedures 12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD.

Gender
Male 150
Female 162
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 278
Black 15
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 158
From 75 to 84 95
85 and over 48
Less than 65 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 18
Dementia 6
Cancer 26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Berkeley Heights, NJ during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 12
blood draw 42
diagnostic procedures 72
doctor visit 360
gastrointestinal procedures 305
hospital care 21
incision and drainage 12
inpatient care 21
lab tests 72
minimally invasive procedures 228
minor procedures 12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 72
skin surgery 12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD.

Gender
Male 282
Female 314
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 524
Black 32
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 304
From 75 to 84 166
85 and over 88
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 22
Dementia 5
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Berkeley Heights, NJ during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 18
anorectal procedures 18
blood draw 63
diagnostic procedures 49
doctor visit 389
gastrointestinal procedures 330
hospital care 11
injections 18
inpatient care 11
lab tests 82
minimally invasive procedures 239
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 49
vascular procedures 18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD.

Gender
Male 156
Female 158
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 263
Black 18
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 156
From 75 to 84 82
85 and over 58
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 22
Dementia 8
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Berkeley Heights, NJ during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures 11
blood draw 58
diagnostic procedures 77
doctor visit 346
gastrointestinal procedures 350
lab tests 82
manometry 11
minimally invasive procedures 226
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 77

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD.

Gender
Male 146
Female 141
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 246
Black 12
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 134
From 75 to 84 87
85 and over 49
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 18
Dementia 8
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Berkeley Heights, NJ during 2018 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 21
abscess drainage 25
anorectal procedures 32
blood draw 53
diagnostic procedures 44
doctor visit 296
gastrointestinal procedures 266
incision and drainage 25
injections 21
lab tests 102
minimally invasive procedures 152
minor procedures 14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 44
skin surgery 14
vascular procedures 21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD.

Gender
Male 137
Female 144
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 230
Black 16
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 134
From 75 to 84 93
85 and over 36
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 22
Dementia 8
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Berkeley Heights, NJ during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 17
anorectal procedures 26
blood draw 37
diagnostic procedures 53
doctor visit 320
gastrointestinal procedures 291
incision and drainage 17
lab tests 63
manometry 13
minimally invasive procedures 184
minor procedures 17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 40
skin surgery 17
urologic procedures 13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD.

Gender
Male 122
Female 146
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 233
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 136
From 75 to 84 81
85 and over 36
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 18
Dementia 7
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Berkeley Heights, NJ during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 36
diagnostic procedures 55
doctor visit 255
gastrointestinal procedures 239
lab tests 53
minimally invasive procedures 155
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 55

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD.

Gender
Male 105
Female 126
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 198
Black 0
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 117
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 21
Dementia 7
Cancer 28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Berkeley Heights, NJ during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 33
diagnostic procedures 52
doctor visit 319
gastrointestinal procedures 317
lab tests 30
minimally invasive procedures 193
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 52

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD.

Gender
Male 151
Female 117
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 227
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 143
From 75 to 84 75
85 and over 30
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 22
Dementia 4
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Berkeley Heights, NJ during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 21
anorectal procedures 21
blood draw 19
diagnostic procedures 53
doctor visit 360
gastrointestinal procedures 350
injections 21
lab tests 11
minimally invasive procedures 259
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 53
vascular procedures 21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD.

Gender
Male 146
Female 156
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 256
Black 12
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 146
From 75 to 84 105
85 and over 31
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 22
Dementia 4
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Berkeley Heights, NJ during 2023 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 14
anorectal procedures 14
blood draw 20
diagnostic procedures 57
doctor visit 349
gastrointestinal procedures 374
incision and drainage 14
lab tests 53
minimally invasive procedures 251
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 57

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD.

Gender
Male 157
Female 165
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 277
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 172
From 75 to 84 109
85 and over 24
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Berkeley Heights, NJ were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and diagnostic procedures.

ablation 18
abscess drainage 17
anorectal procedures 18
blood draw 42
diagnostic procedures 52
doctor visit 333
gastrointestinal procedures 303
hospital care 32
incision and drainage 17
injections 18
inpatient care 32
lab tests 64
manometry 11
minimally invasive procedures 202
minor procedures 14
preventive care 12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 50
skin surgery 14
urologic procedures 13
vascular procedures 18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD.

Gender
Male 153
Female 160
Ethnicity
Black / African American 10
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 269
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 7
Other 7
Age
75 to 84 95
85 and over 40
Less than 65 17
65 to 74 156

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farshad Abir, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 12
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 20
Atrial Fibrillation 13
Cancer 22
Dementia 5

Education & Training

Dr. Farshad Abir, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. He completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Farshad Abir, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atlantic Health System
Overlook Medical Center
SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP PA

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Farshad Abir, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Aetna, AARP, Consumer Health Network, Anthem, Great-West Healthcare, AmeriHealth, Empire BlueCross BlueShield and AHS PPO Employee Medical Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Farshad Abir, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna
Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
Aetna
AARP
Consumer Health Network
Anthem
Great-West Healthcare
AmeriHealth
Empire BlueCross BlueShield
AHS PPO Employee Medical Plan

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Farshad Abir, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd $117
$117
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. $29 Energy# Enseal
$29
Cook Medical LLC $25 Cook Celect
$25
Exact Sciences Corporation $22 Cologuard Collection Kit
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation $19 GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION
$19
Other $40 Da Vinci Surgical System
$16 		DERMACELL
$13 		VenaSeal
$12
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $134
Education $117

Biography

Dr. Farshad Abir is a medical specialist in colon & rectal surgery. He has indicated that his clinical interests include colorectal surgery procedures, anogenital warts, and colon problems. Dr. Abir accepts several insurance carriers, including Great-West Healthcare, AARP, and Anthem. Before performing his residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Dr. Abir attended SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine for medical school. He is affiliated with Overlook Medical Center. He welcomes new patients at his office inBerkeley Heights, NJ as reported by Atlantic Health System.

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