About Us
Experience & personnel your practice can count on.
Christy Farrar
Owner
Christy is the owner of Farrar Consulting and has been in the healthcare industry for over 25 years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Professions with a major in Health Care Administration from Texas State University. She began her career working in home health, where she hired and supervised a team of over 200 home health attendants throughout Central Texas, among other duties.
Christy began her consulting career in 2010 and has successfully built multiple managed care networks for insurance plans across the nation. With a passion for assisting private practice owners, she began Farrar Consulting in April of 2014 and has successfully improved the managed care profile and financial bottom line of many medical practices nationwide, while easing their administrative burden and allowing them to focus on patient care.
Christy lives in Richmond, Texas, with her husband Scott, and is the proud mom of Will, Allison and Mack. She enjoys going to the beach, entertaining, gardening and watching college football.
Christy Farrar
Christy Farrar
Owner
Christy is the owner of Farrar Consulting and has been in the healthcare industry for over 25 years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Professions with a major in Health Care Administration from Texas State University. She began her career working in home health, where she hired and supervised a team of over 200 home health attendants throughout Central Texas, among other duties.
Christy began her consulting career in 2010 and has successfully built multiple managed care networks for insurance plans across the nation. With a passion for assisting private practice owners, she began Farrar Consulting in April of 2014 and has successfully improved the managed care profile and financial bottom line of many medical practices nationwide, while easing their administrative burden and allowing them to focus on patient care.
Christy lives in Richmond, Texas, with her husband Scott, and is the proud mom of Will, Allison and Mack. She enjoys going to the beach, entertaining, gardening and watching college football.
David Moga
MBA
David is a graduate from Keller Graduate School of Management, where he obtained a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Health Services.
With over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, David has close to 15 years of credentialing experience. He has facilitated multiple NCQA certifications, all of which were approved. Additionally, he worked in managed care contracting, during which he structured and negotiated physician agreements with multiple health plans. He also has direct experience in Accountable Care Organizations and how they are managed from both a practice and an organizational perspective.
David’s knowledge of the Texas Medical Center combined with his knowledge of the greater Houston area physician networks gives him great insight into the variety of business models a medical practice can have, and how each type is best administered from a managed care standpoint.
Originally from New Orleans, David now lives in Houston with his husband, Oliver. He enjoys traveling, entertaining, gardening and his dogs.
David Moga
David Moga
MBA
David is a graduate from Keller Graduate School of Management, where he obtained a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Health Services.
With over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, David has close to 15 years of credentialing experience. He has facilitated multiple NCQA certifications, all of which were approved. Additionally, he worked in managed care contracting, during which he structured and negotiated physician agreements with multiple health plans. He also has direct experience in Accountable Care Organizations and how they are managed from both a practice and an organizational perspective.
David’s knowledge of the Texas Medical Center combined with his knowledge of the greater Houston area physician networks gives him great insight into the variety of business models a medical practice can have, and how each type is best administered from a managed care standpoint.
Originally from New Orleans, David now lives in Houston with his husband, Oliver. He enjoys traveling, entertaining, gardening and his dogs.
Colleen Mahoney
Colleen Mahoney has devoted the past 25 years of her career to the medical field. She received her certification in Medical Assistance from the Sanford Brown Institute in Garden City, New York, after which she was a Medical Assistant who also handled billing and credentialing for a large OB/GYN practice.
For over 10 years, her career has been in the Audiology field, focusing on medical practice billing and patient care coordination. She is passionate about helping others and is deeply committed to the hearing impaired due to a family history of traumatic hearing loss.
Colleen currently lives on Long Island, New York, with her husband and two boys. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, running, crafting, and going to the beach.
Colleen Mahoney
Colleen Mahoney
Colleen Mahoney has devoted the past 25 years of her career to the medical field. She received her certification in Medical Assistance from the Sanford Brown Institute in Garden City, New York, after which she was a Medical Assistant who also handled billing and credentialing for a large OB/GYN practice.
For over 10 years, her career has been in the Audiology field, focusing on medical practice billing and patient care coordination. She is passionate about helping others and is deeply committed to the hearing impaired due to a family history of traumatic hearing loss.
Colleen currently lives on Long Island, New York, with her husband and two boys. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, running, crafting, and going to the beach.
Liz Costantino
Liz Costantino has spent the last 10 years of her professional career working in a women’s health care setting that focused on community engagement, training and education. She received a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from SUNY College at Old Westbury in 2009.
Liz is currently working towards a certificate in medical billing through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). She strives for excellence and is committed to helping providers with their billing and coding needs.
Liz resides on Long Island, New York, with her husband, two children and dog. She enjoys the outdoors, traveling, peloton and relaxing with family.
Liz Costantino
Liz Costantino
Liz Costantino has spent the last 10 years of her professional career working in a women’s health care setting that focused on community engagement, training and education. She received a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from SUNY College at Old Westbury in 2009.
Liz is currently working towards a certificate in medical billing through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). She strives for excellence and is committed to helping providers with their billing and coding needs.
Liz resides on Long Island, New York, with her husband, two children and dog. She enjoys the outdoors, traveling, peloton and relaxing with family.
Dawn Gilliam
Dawn attended Columbia State Community College and University of Phoenix. She has spent the past 20 years in the medical field, with the past 15 years being dedicated to medical billing and coding. She has been a Billing Specialist for the Audiology, Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Surgery, Pharmacy, and Lab industries, and has also handled accident-related injury claims. She has held the positions of Aging Accounts Specialist, HIPAA officer, Certified Patients Account Representative (CPAR), and Certified Pharmacy Tech (CPhT). She is well versed in Credentialing as well as Commercial, Medicaid and Medicare plans nationwide.
Dawn currently lives on a farm in Columbia, Tennessee with her husband and three children. She loves the river and being out on their boat.
Dawn Gilliam
Dawn Gilliam
Dawn attended Columbia State Community College and University of Phoenix. She has spent the past 20 years in the medical field, with the past 15 years being dedicated to medical billing and coding. She has been a Billing Specialist for the Audiology, Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Surgery, Pharmacy, and Lab industries, and has also handled accident-related injury claims. She has held the positions of Aging Accounts Specialist, HIPAA officer, Certified Patients Account Representative (CPAR), and Certified Pharmacy Tech (CPhT). She is well versed in Credentialing as well as Commercial, Medicaid and Medicare plans nationwide.
Dawn currently lives on a farm in Columbia, Tennessee with her husband and three children. She loves the river and being out on their boat.
Savannah Smith
M.S.
Savannah is a graduate of Louisiana State University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Sport Administration with a concentration in Leadership. She also received her Master’s degree in Administration from Texas A&M. Her tenacity, leadership and management skills along with her understanding of the health care insurance industry makes her a valuable asset to any private medical practice.
Savannah is a native of Richmond, TX and still lives there with her husband, Tyler and her children, Ryan and Beau. In her spare time, Savannah likes to watch football, baseball, hang out with family and travel.
Savannah Smith
Savannah Smith
M.S.
Savannah is a graduate of Louisiana State University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Sport Administration with a concentration in Leadership. She also received her Master’s degree in Administration from Texas A&M. Her tenacity, leadership and management skills along with her understanding of the health care insurance industry makes her a valuable asset to any private medical practice.
Savannah is a native of Richmond, TX and still lives there with her husband, Tyler and her children, Ryan and Beau. In her spare time, Savannah likes to watch football, baseball, hang out with family and travel.
Lacey Ray
Lacey has worked in the healthcare field for the past 15 years in both insurance and provider’s offices. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Houston.
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
Lacey has worked in the healthcare field for the past 15 years in both insurance and provider’s offices. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Houston.
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 Davis
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 two kids and goldendoodle named Boone.
Kelly Davis
Kelly Davis
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 two kids and goldendoodle named Boone.
Lisa Grove
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 15 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
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 15 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!
Melanie Keil
MBA
Melanie was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from The University of St. Thomas and her Master’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management from Our Lady of the Lake University. She has been in healthcare for over 20 years and has a passion for helping people and pets. Melanie has worked with many large organizations in various roles including Baylor College of Medicine and National Veterinary Associates but has also had the pleasure of serving numerous private practices in multiple specialties such as Cardiology, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, and Audiology. Melanie has worked with top industry leadership to complete acquisitions, develop internal systems to increase net revenue streams, and engage strategic partners to provide patients with an unprecedented healthcare experience.
Since moving to the California wine country, Melanie enjoys sampling the ever-changing culinary scene in Sonoma County, spending quality time with her husband and hiking with her two dogs, Nola and Napa. A Texan at heart, Melanie frequently travels back to Texas to visit her family and friends.
Melanie Keil
Melanie Keil
MBA
Melanie was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from The University of St. Thomas and her Master’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management from Our Lady of the Lake University. She has been in healthcare for over 20 years and has a passion for helping people and pets. Melanie has worked with many large organizations in various roles including Baylor College of Medicine and National Veterinary Associates but has also had the pleasure of serving numerous private practices in multiple specialties such as Cardiology, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, and Audiology. Melanie has worked with top industry leadership to complete acquisitions, develop internal systems to increase net revenue streams, and engage strategic partners to provide patients with an unprecedented healthcare experience.
Since moving to the California wine country, Melanie enjoys sampling the ever-changing culinary scene in Sonoma County, spending quality time with her husband and hiking with her two dogs, Nola and Napa. A Texan at heart, Melanie frequently travels back to Texas to visit her family and friends.
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.
