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Dr. John L. Farber, MD

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Specializes in: Pathology

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine

132 South 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 503-5642

Dr. John L. Farber, MD is a pathologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in pathology. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. Dr. John L. Farber, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson University Physicians (JUP).

Office Locations

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

132 South 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 503-5642

(215) 955-5058

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John L. Farber, MD in 2024

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intraoperative pathology consultation

In 2024, Dr. John L. Farber, MD had a list price for consultation, and intraoperative pathology consultation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Farber, MD treated as a pathologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2012 were lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Farber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	51
lab tests	857
second opinions	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Farber, MD treated as a pathologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2013 were lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Farber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	58
lab tests	880
second opinions	22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	15
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	47
Dementia	7
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Farber, MD treated as a pathologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2014 were lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Farber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	143
lab tests	917
second opinions	23

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Farber, MD treated as a pathologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2015 were lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Farber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	157
lab tests	896
second opinions	24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	520
Black	132
Hispanic	0
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	38
Less than 65	192

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	45
Dementia	9
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Farber, MD treated as a pathologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2016 were lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Farber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	156
lab tests	878
second opinions	36

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	68
Hispanic	14
Asian	22
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	16
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Farber, MD treated as a pathologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2017 were lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Farber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	120
lab tests	1032
second opinions	28

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	16
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	47
Dementia	14
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Farber, MD treated as a pathologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Farber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	180
lab tests	1125
second opinions	40

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	114
Hispanic	21
Asian	24
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	15
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Farber, MD treated as a pathologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Farber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	145
lab tests	1145
second opinions	38

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	118
Hispanic	27
Asian	22
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	49
Dementia	16
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Farber, MD treated as a pathologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Farber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	91
lab tests	863
second opinions	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	97
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	18
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Farber, MD treated as a pathologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Farber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	45
lab tests	765
second opinions	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	85
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	18
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	44
Dementia	17
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Farber, MD treated as a pathologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Farber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	59
lab tests	778
second opinions	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	73
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	18
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Farber, MD treated as a pathologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2023 were lab tests and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Farber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	43
lab tests	684

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	69
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	23
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	44
Dementia	9
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Farber, MD treated as a pathologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2024 were lab tests and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Farber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	32
lab tests	428

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	18
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Farber, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John L. Farber, MD treated as a pathologist in Philadelphia, PA were lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

consultation	98
lab tests	865
second opinions	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	79
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	272
Hispanic	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	77
85 and over	15
Less than 65	97
65 to 74	187

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John L. Farber, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Cancer	28
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. John L. Farber, MD graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pathology, Anatomic and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine

Board Certification: Board Certification: Pathology, Anatomic

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

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. John L. Farber, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: QualCare, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, CIGNA Commercial, AARP, MultiPlan, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Workers' Compensation, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. John L. Farber, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

QualCare

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

CIGNA Commercial

AARP

MultiPlan

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Workers' Compensation

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

UPMC

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

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Biography

Dr. John Farber specializes in pathology and practices in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Farber is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan. According to Jefferson Health, he is not acceping new patients at this time. He studied medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine.

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2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD in 2024

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Farber, MD From 2012 - 2024

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