About Us
Experience & personnel your practice can count on.People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.
Christy Farrar
Founder and Owner
Christy Farrar is the Founder and Owner of Farrar Consulting, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Professions with a concentration in Health Care Administration from Texas State University.
Christy began her career in home health, where she recruited, trained, and supervised a team of more than 200 professionals serving patients throughout Central Texas. This early leadership experience laid the foundation for her deep understanding of healthcare operations, compliance, and patient-centered service delivery.
In 2010, Christy transitioned into healthcare consulting, where she has since built and optimized managed care networks for insurance plans nationwide. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by private practice owners, she founded Farrar Consulting in April 2014. Since then, she has helped medical practices across the country strengthen their managed care positioning, negotiate more favorable payer contracts, and enhance operational performance.
Christy specializes in managed care strategy and Revenue Cycle Management, partnering with practices to improve reimbursement, streamline billing and collections processes, reduce administrative burdens, and increase overall profitability. Her strategic guidance enables providers to focus more fully on delivering exceptional patient care while maintaining a strong financial foundation.
Christy resides in Richmond, Texas, with her husband, Scott, and is the proud mom of Will, Allison, and Mack. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys spending time at the beach, entertaining, reading, gardening, and cheering on college football.
Christy Farrar
Christy Farrar
Founder and Owner
Christy Farrar is the Founder and Owner of Farrar Consulting, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Professions with a concentration in Health Care Administration from Texas State University.
Christy began her career in home health, where she recruited, trained, and supervised a team of more than 200 professionals serving patients throughout Central Texas. This early leadership experience laid the foundation for her deep understanding of healthcare operations, compliance, and patient-centered service delivery.
In 2010, Christy transitioned into healthcare consulting, where she has since built and optimized managed care networks for insurance plans nationwide. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by private practice owners, she founded Farrar Consulting in April 2014. Since then, she has helped medical practices across the country strengthen their managed care positioning, negotiate more favorable payer contracts, and enhance operational performance.
Christy specializes in managed care strategy and Revenue Cycle Management, partnering with practices to improve reimbursement, streamline billing and collections processes, reduce administrative burdens, and increase overall profitability. Her strategic guidance enables providers to focus more fully on delivering exceptional patient care while maintaining a strong financial foundation.
Christy resides in Richmond, Texas, with her husband, Scott, and is the proud mom of Will, Allison, and Mack. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys spending time at the beach, entertaining, reading, gardening, and cheering on college football.
David Moga, MBA
Chief Operating Officer
David holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Health Services and brings more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Throughout his career, he has facilitated multiple NCQA-approved certifications and has extensive expertise in managed care contracting, including structuring and negotiating physician agreements with a wide range of health plans.
David also has direct, firsthand experience with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), having collaborated with them from both medical practice and organizational perspectives. His extensive knowledge of the Texas Medical Center, combined with a comprehensive understanding of provider networks nationwide, gives him unique insight into the diverse business models used by medical practices and how each is most effectively structured within a managed care environment.
Originally from New Orleans, David now resides in Houston with his husband, Oliver. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, entertaining, gardening, and spending time with his dog.
David Moga
David Moga, MBA
Chief Operating Officer
David holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Health Services and brings more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Throughout his career, he has facilitated multiple NCQA-approved certifications and has extensive expertise in managed care contracting, including structuring and negotiating physician agreements with a wide range of health plans.
David also has direct, firsthand experience with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), having collaborated with them from both medical practice and organizational perspectives. His extensive knowledge of the Texas Medical Center, combined with a comprehensive understanding of provider networks nationwide, gives him unique insight into the diverse business models used by medical practices and how each is most effectively structured within a managed care environment.
Originally from New Orleans, David now resides in Houston with his husband, Oliver. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, entertaining, gardening, and spending time with his dog.
Savannah Smith, M.S.
Director of Consulting
Savannah is a graduate of Louisiana State University and Texas A&M University. With nearly a decade of experience in the health insurance industry, she brings extensive expertise in managed care strategy, contract negotiation, and practice growth initiatives. Savannah has successfully negotiated payer contracts across multiple markets, strengthening reimbursement structures, and improving long-term financial performance for private medical practices. Her deep understanding of payer policies, credentialing, reimbursement analysis, and network strategy makes her a trusted resource for practices navigating today’s complex healthcare landscape.
As Director of Consulting, Savannah serves as the team lead for the consulting division, overseeing strategy, guiding project execution, and ensuring exceptional client outcomes across all markets. In addition to her client-facing responsibilities, she mentors and develops consulting team members, facilitates new employee training, and helps maintain consistent, high-quality service delivery nationwide.
Savannah is a native of Richmond, Texas, where she resides with her husband, Tyler, and their children, Ryan and Beau. In her spare time, she enjoys watching football and baseball, spending time with family, and traveling.
Savannah Smith
Savannah Smith, M.S.
Director of Consulting
Savannah is a graduate of Louisiana State University and Texas A&M University. With nearly a decade of experience in the health insurance industry, she brings extensive expertise in managed care strategy, contract negotiation, and practice growth initiatives. Savannah has successfully negotiated payer contracts across multiple markets, strengthening reimbursement structures, and improving long-term financial performance for private medical practices. Her deep understanding of payer policies, credentialing, reimbursement analysis, and network strategy makes her a trusted resource for practices navigating today’s complex healthcare landscape.
As Director of Consulting, Savannah serves as the team lead for the consulting division, overseeing strategy, guiding project execution, and ensuring exceptional client outcomes across all markets. In addition to her client-facing responsibilities, she mentors and develops consulting team members, facilitates new employee training, and helps maintain consistent, high-quality service delivery nationwide.
Savannah is a native of Richmond, Texas, where she resides with her husband, Tyler, and their children, Ryan and Beau. In her spare time, she enjoys watching football and baseball, spending time with family, and traveling.
Dawn Gilliam
Director of Billing Services
Dawn attended Columbia State Community College and the University of Phoenix, building the foundation for a career that now spans more than 25 years in the medical field. Over 20 of those years have been devoted to medical billing and coding, where she has developed deep expertise across multiple specialties, including Audiology, Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Surgery, Pharmacy, and Laboratory services. She also has extensive experience managing accident‑related injury claims.
Throughout her career, Dawn has served in a variety of key roles, including Aging Accounts Specialist, HIPAA Officer, Certified Patient Account Representative (CPAR), and Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). She is highly skilled in billing consulting and is well‑versed in commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare plans nationwide.
Dawn resides in Columbia, Tennessee, and enjoys spending her free time outdoors. She takes great pride in maintaining her garden and cultivating her flower beds, finding both to be relaxing and fulfilling in her free time.
Dawn Gilliam
Dawn Gilliam
Director of Billing Services
Dawn attended Columbia State Community College and the University of Phoenix, building the foundation for a career that now spans more than 25 years in the medical field. Over 20 of those years have been devoted to medical billing and coding, where she has developed deep expertise across multiple specialties, including Audiology, Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Surgery, Pharmacy, and Laboratory services. She also has extensive experience managing accident‑related injury claims.
Throughout her career, Dawn has served in a variety of key roles, including Aging Accounts Specialist, HIPAA Officer, Certified Patient Account Representative (CPAR), and Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). She is highly skilled in billing consulting and is well‑versed in commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare plans nationwide.
Dawn resides in Columbia, Tennessee, and enjoys spending her free time outdoors. She takes great pride in maintaining her garden and cultivating her flower beds, finding both to be relaxing and fulfilling in her free time.
Liz Costantino
Medical Billing Specialist
Liz received a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from SUNY College at Old Westbury in 2009. As a Medical Billing Specialist for Farrar Consulting, Liz manages the complete revenue cycle for a multi-client workload across multiple regions of the United States. She strives for excellence and is committed to working alongside providers to maximize their revenue, streamline processes, and keep aging and rejected claims to a minimum. She also facilitates new employee training for Farrar Consulting.
Liz also has over ten years of experience in community engagement, training, and women’s health education.
Liz resides on Long Island, New York, with her husband, two children and dog. She enjoys the outdoors, exploring, reading, and relaxing with family.
Liz Costantino
Liz Costantino
Medical Billing Specialist
Liz received a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from SUNY College at Old Westbury in 2009. As a Medical Billing Specialist for Farrar Consulting, Liz manages the complete revenue cycle for a multi-client workload across multiple regions of the United States. She strives for excellence and is committed to working alongside providers to maximize their revenue, streamline processes, and keep aging and rejected claims to a minimum. She also facilitates new employee training for Farrar Consulting.
Liz also has over ten years of experience in community engagement, training, and women’s health education.
Liz resides on Long Island, New York, with her husband, two children and dog. She enjoys the outdoors, exploring, reading, and relaxing with family.
Lacey Ray
Medical Billing Specialist
Healthcare Consultant
Lacey has nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare, working in both insurance and provider’s offices. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Houston. Along with her duties as a medical billing specialist, Lacey also facilitates new employee training for Farrar Consulting.
Her mother was an Audiologist, and Lacey “helped” at the office when she was a child and went to conferences as a young adult. As a result, Lacey knows the value of helping others and has a love for traveling.
When she and her husband aren’t cooking together or on a road trip, she enjoys watching movies, going on walks, and crafting. Lacey lives outside of Austin, Texas with her family and many pets.
Lacey Ray
Lacey Ray
Medical Billing Specialist
Healthcare Consultant
Lacey has nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare, working in both insurance and provider’s offices. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Houston. Along with her duties as a medical billing specialist, Lacey also facilitates new employee training for Farrar Consulting.
Her mother was an Audiologist, and Lacey “helped” at the office when she was a child and went to conferences as a young adult. As a result, Lacey knows the value of helping others and has a love for traveling.
When she and her husband aren’t cooking together or on a road trip, she enjoys watching movies, going on walks, and crafting. Lacey lives outside of Austin, Texas with her family and many pets.
Kelly King
Healthcare Consultant
Kelly is a proud graduate of Texas State University, where along with a Bachelor’s degree, she acquired lifelong skills that she has carried with her on her professional journey. Her background as a former business owner, knack for creating impeccable spreadsheets, developing effective systems, and focusing on even the most minute details makes her a strong asset to Farrar Consulting and all of the clients we serve.
Kelly lives in the picturesque Texas Hill Country, and when she’s not on conference calls or otherwise working away at her beloved Mac, you can typically find her somewhere near the water, checking out the latest local spots, or otherwise soaking up time with her husband, two active kids, and plethora of fur babies.
Kelly King
Kelly King
Healthcare Consultant
Kelly is a proud graduate of Texas State University, where along with a Bachelor’s degree, she acquired lifelong skills that she has carried with her on her professional journey. Her background as a former business owner, knack for creating impeccable spreadsheets, developing effective systems, and focusing on even the most minute details makes her a strong asset to Farrar Consulting and all of the clients we serve.
Kelly lives in the picturesque Texas Hill Country, and when she’s not on conference calls or otherwise working away at her beloved Mac, you can typically find her somewhere near the water, checking out the latest local spots, or otherwise soaking up time with her husband, two active kids, and plethora of fur babies.
Lisa Grove
Medical Billing Specialist
Lisa spent 14 years working for San Mateo County, California, in the Child Support Division as a case worker establishing and enforcing child support obligations, locating absent parents, and establishing paternity. After taking some time off to raise two children, she entered the medical field as a Medical Billing Specialist. Lisa has over 20 years of experience billing for physician groups over multiple specialties, helping them navigate the billing process and instilling best practices to ease their administrative burden and maximize revenue.
Lisa lives in sunny California with her husband and two sons. She enjoys taking walks, hanging out with family and rooting for the San Francisco Giants!
Lisa Grove
Lisa Grove
Medical Billing Specialist
Lisa spent 14 years working for San Mateo County, California, in the Child Support Division as a case worker establishing and enforcing child support obligations, locating absent parents, and establishing paternity. After taking some time off to raise two children, she entered the medical field as a Medical Billing Specialist. Lisa has over 20 years of experience billing for physician groups over multiple specialties, helping them navigate the billing process and instilling best practices to ease their administrative burden and maximize revenue.
Lisa lives in sunny California with her husband and two sons. She enjoys taking walks, hanging out with family and rooting for the San Francisco Giants!
Peggy Linton
Healthcare Consultant
Peggy has nearly 30 years of experience in healthcare. Over the years, she has served as a Practice Manager for primary care physicians, an Accounts Receivable Manager for DME providers, and has spent 13 years working with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). Through her extensive work with ACOs, Peggy has a comprehensive background in Medicare and Medicare Advantage products. She has collaborated with both healthcare practices and insurance payers to negotiate contracts at maximum reimbursement and resolve any issues that may arise.
Peggy resides in the Houston, Texas area where she has a lot of extended family that she spends time with along with her Shih Tzu, Maggie.
Peggy Linton
Peggy Linton
Healthcare Consultant
Peggy has nearly 30 years of experience in healthcare. Over the years, she has served as a Practice Manager for primary care physicians, an Accounts Receivable Manager for DME providers, and has spent 13 years working with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). Through her extensive work with ACOs, Peggy has a comprehensive background in Medicare and Medicare Advantage products. She has collaborated with both healthcare practices and insurance payers to negotiate contracts at maximum reimbursement and resolve any issues that may arise.
Peggy resides in the Houston, Texas area where she has a lot of extended family that she spends time with along with her Shih Tzu, Maggie.
Donna Reynolds, CPC
Medical Billing Specialist
With 30 years of experience as a Medical Billing Specialist, Donna Reynolds brings unparalleled expertise and dedication to every aspect of medical office operations. She possesses thorough knowledge of medical office procedures and advanced billing and coding practices, allowing her to navigate complex insurance landscapes with precision and confidence.
Donna is widely recognized for her exceptional talent in resolving difficult claims and securing payment on even the most complicated cases. Her commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by her achievement of the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification—an industry standard that reflects mastery in medical coding and compliance.
Throughout her career, Donna has been consistently praised by patients for her ability to clearly explain intricate insurance issues, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and empowered in their healthcare journey. Her blend of technical skill, problem‑solving ability, and compassionate communication sets her apart in the medical billing field.
Outside of her professional role, Donna enjoys spending quality time with her family and pets, traveling and meeting new people, reading, and volunteering with her church. These personal passions reflect the same warmth, curiosity, and dedication she brings to her work every day.
Donna Reynolds
Donna Reynolds, CPC
Medical Billing Specialist
With 30 years of experience as a Medical Billing Specialist, Donna Reynolds brings unparalleled expertise and dedication to every aspect of medical office operations. She possesses thorough knowledge of medical office procedures and advanced billing and coding practices, allowing her to navigate complex insurance landscapes with precision and confidence.
Donna is widely recognized for her exceptional talent in resolving difficult claims and securing payment on even the most complicated cases. Her commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by her achievement of the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification—an industry standard that reflects mastery in medical coding and compliance.
Throughout her career, Donna has been consistently praised by patients for her ability to clearly explain intricate insurance issues, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and empowered in their healthcare journey. Her blend of technical skill, problem‑solving ability, and compassionate communication sets her apart in the medical billing field.
Outside of her professional role, Donna enjoys spending quality time with her family and pets, traveling and meeting new people, reading, and volunteering with her church. These personal passions reflect the same warmth, curiosity, and dedication she brings to her work every day.
Managed care credentialing and contracting is all about a medical practice’s revenue and goes hand in hand with your billing processes.
Without properly structured credentialing in place, claims will inevitably be denied, negatively impacting a business’s bottom line and greatly increasing the administrative burden on a practice.
We will walk you through the key components of making your managed care network participation as efficient and financially rewarding as possible.
Farrar Consulting has clients throughout the United States, ranging from small start up practices to very large practices with multiple locations and providers.
We have active working relationships with health plans nationwide and are extremely adept at handling the challenges that come with navigating the difficult intricacies of the managed care world.
Our seasoned professionals bring to your business a comprehensive background in the healthcare industry from a practice as well as a managed care network perspective.
With over 28 years of experience, we are eager to be an asset to your business and an extension of your team.
Our billing professionals ensure that claims are filed timely and accurately, minimizing rejections.
We will consult with your professional staff, so that they are well equipped to handle each patient’s superbill with confidence and ease. We also assist with day to day billing and coding practices so those superbills will result in clean claims.