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Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD

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(Mark B. Faries, MD)

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Specializes in: General Surgery, Medical Oncology and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Weill Cornell Medical College (1995)

Professional interests include: liver cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, cancer, and more.

11800 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90025

(310) 582-7900

Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD is a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA specializing in general surgery, medical oncology and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD is affiliated with Providence, Cedars-Sinai, Providence Saint John's Health Center and The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute.

Office Locations

11800 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90025

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Some issues Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)

Pancreatectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the pancreas to treat pancreatitis, tumors, or cancer. The pancreas is located behind the stomach and near the small intestine and spleen. There are three sections of the pancreas:

The head, which is the portion closest to the intestines
The body, which is the middle portion of the pancreas
The tail, which is the portion nearest the spleen

Pancreas removal procedures differ based on how much of the pancreas and surrounding organs are removed. There are three types of pancreatectomy:

Distal pancreatectomy removes the tail and body of the pancreas. This procedure treats tumors confined to these areas.
Pancreaticoduodenectomy, or the Whipple procedure, removes the pancreas, duodenum, bile duct, and, sometimes, part of the stomach. The Whipple procedure is used for pancreatic tumors that have not spread past the head of the pancreas and for other conditions affecting the pancreas, duodenum, and bile duct.
Total pancreatectomy removes the whole pancreas along with the duodenum, gallbladder, parts of the stomach and bile duct, surrounding lymph nodes, and, potentially, the spleen. Rarely performed, total pancreatectomy treats conditions that involve the entire pancreas, such as tumors found in multiple sites on the pancreas, or for rare tumors such as intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN).

Pancreatectomy can be done by open or minimally invasive surgery. During a laparoscopic pancreatectomy, the surgeon will use tiny incisions to insert a thin tube with a camera, or laparoscope, into the abdomen. Open surgery, or a laparotomy, is performed through a larger incision on the abdomen. If additional organs are removed, some procedures may require that the small intestine be reconnected to the stomach.

The hospital for pancreatectomy stay may be between 1-3 weeks. Generally, laparoscopic surgeries require shorter recovery periods. Whether patients undergo an open or laparoscopic procedure is determined by factors such as their condition and the extent of their procedure. For example, open surgery tends to be more common for distal pancreatectomies. If patients have difficulty eating, they may require a nasogastric tube, inserted through the nose, to carry food to their stomachs. A catheter can be inserted into the bladder if patients have trouble urinating. Full recovery may take about two months.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Mark B. Faries, MD, a surgical oncologist specializing in cutaneous oncology joins Gayle Guyardo the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom with how to protect your skin...”—"Skin Cancer Awareness", Channel 8 News, May 2022

“"Basal cell skin cancers are the most common types of cancer, period," accounting for roughly 80 percent of all skin cancers, says Dr. Mark Faries, co-director of the melanoma program and head of...”—"PHOTOS: 7 ways to prevent skin cancer", Washington Top News, February 2019

“The results "provide the last piece in the puzzle" of how to treat cancer that has spread from a tumor to nearby lymph node clusters in the groin, armpit, or neck, said surgical oncologist Mark...”—"Study: More aggressive melanoma surgery does not extend survival", Philadelphia Inquirer, June 2017

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

adjacent tissue transfer

lactate dehydrogenase test

lymph node excision

lymph node procedures

open lymph node biopsy

phlebotomy for lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD performed more adjacent tissue transfer, biopsy, blood draw, blood tests, complete blood count (CBC), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test, lymph node excision, lymph node procedures, open lymph node biopsy, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

lymph node biopsy

open lymph node biopsy

In 2012, Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD had a list price for lymph node biopsy, and open lymph node biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. 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. Mark B. Faries, MD treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2012 were lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	161
lymph node procedures	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were lymph node procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	287
lymph node procedures	29

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	67

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	314
excision	19
lymph node procedures	53
open surgery	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were lymph node procedures, diagnostic procedures, open surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	329
excision	25
lymph node procedures	57
open surgery	25

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were diagnostic procedures, lymph node procedures, open surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	316
excision	23
lymph node procedures	49
open surgery	23

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were lab tests, lymph node procedures, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	247
excision	35
lab tests	108
lymph node procedures	71
open surgery	35

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were lab tests, lymph node procedures, diagnostic procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	17
diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	266
excision	27
lab tests	145
lymph node procedures	60
open surgery	27

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	30
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were lab tests, lymph node procedures, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	28
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	345
excision	38
lab tests	182
lymph node procedures	84
open surgery	38
plastic surgery procedures	19
reconstructive surgery	19
tissue transfer	19
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	19

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were lab tests, lymph node procedures, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	23
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	380
excision	23
lab tests	103
lymph node procedures	53
open surgery	23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	44
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were lab tests, lymph node procedures, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	43
diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	459
excision	50
lab tests	134
lymph node procedures	96
open surgery	50

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were lab tests, lymph node procedures, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	19
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	507
excision	26
lab tests	89
lymph node procedures	63
minor procedures	24
open surgery	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	58
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA were lab tests, lymph node procedures, diagnostic procedures and open surgery.

blood draw	26
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	328
excision	29
lab tests	126
lymph node procedures	57
minor procedures	24
open surgery	29
plastic surgery procedures	19
reconstructive surgery	19
tissue transfer	19
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	195
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	85
85 and over	12
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	95

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1995. He completed residency at University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College (1995)

Residency: University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Cedars-Sinai

Providence Saint John's Health Center

The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute

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. Mark B. Faries, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, Interplan PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna ACO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, CareMore HMO, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, Blue Shield California PPO, ChoiceHumana PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

Interplan PPO

United Healthcare PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Railroad Medicare

United Healthcare

Medicare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Humana

Cigna

Medi-Cal

Anthem

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

Optima Health

First Health

Beech Street

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Aetna ACO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

Gold Coast PPO

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

Blue Shield California HMO

Health Net MAH

CareMore HMO

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

Blue Shield California PPO

ChoiceHumana PPO

Medicare MCR

Blue Shield California MAH

CareMore MAH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 249 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-16

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Dr Faries made me feel very comfortable . He came in. Introduced himself and explain what he was going do. Came back and did the procedure. Very quick and painless. I highly recommend Dr. Faries.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-24

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I can't imagine a better experience. Everything was explained in detail. The doctor was smart, kind and empathetic.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-17

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Dr. Mark Faries is an outstanding physician!I am happy to be his patient!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-03

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Dr Faries is very thorough in his explanation of my issues

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-20

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Dr. Faries office is a pleasure to visit.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-18

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Very pleasant and thoughtful doctor

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-11

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Dr. Faries is the best

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-11

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The best!!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-21

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$28,225 OPDIVO $109	$28,116
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$25,160 KEYTRUDA $5,495	$19,665
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$12,203 LIBTAYO $12,203
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$11,975 MEKINIST $6,591	TAFINLAR $5,384
Amgen Inc.	$11,498 IMLYGIC $3,169	XGEVA $56	Neulasta $19	$8,254
Other	$14,716 LIBTAYO $4,147	KEYTRUDA $137	PERCUTANEOUS SOLUTIONS: PERCUVANCE & MINILAP BRANDS $24	BioSurgery - TISSEEL $15	BioSurgery - PERI-STRIPS $14	Other $10,379

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$76,830
Travel and Lodging	$12,809
Honoraria	$6,750
Food and Beverage	$3,887
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$3,500

Research Payments

Dr. Mark B. Faries, MD has received 146 research payments totaling $2,329,264.

Biography

Dr. Mark Faries practices general surgery, surgical oncology (cancer surgery), and medical oncology. He obtained his medical school training at Weill Cornell Medical College and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Faries's areas of expertise include swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy), leiomyosarcoma, and colon cancer. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He can accept Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers. He has received distinctions including Clarence C. Coryell Prize in Surgery and Medicine. Highest Performance in Surgery; The Duke Award; and Special Service Award. John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary. Dr. Faries's professional affiliations include Providence Saint John's Health Center and Cedars-Sinai. He welcomes new patients at his office inLos Angeles, CA as reported by Yext.