RICHARD W. FARNAM MD – NPI #1205818234
Obstetrics & Gynecology

A physician who specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with gynecologic conditions.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Obstetrics & Gynecology

RICHARD FARNAM is a physician located in EL PASO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1205818234 to RICHARD FARNAM on November 16, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207VG0400X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Gynecology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Oct 29, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RICHARD FARNAM below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD W. FARNAM

NPI Number
1205818234
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD W. FARNAM
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4501 N MESA ST
EL PASO, TX 79912-6101
Phone: (915) 533-5600 Fax: (915) 533-5604
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 29, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RICHARD FARNAM

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDTX8BZ576
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207VG0400X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology / Gynecology (Primary)		 TX M4059
2088F0040X
- Urology / Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery		 TX M0459

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT SAN ANTONIO - Graduated 2001
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RICHARD FARNAM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LAS PALMAS MEDICAL CENTER A CAMPUS OF LPDS HEALTHC
      1801 NORTH OREGON STREET
      EL PASO, TX 79902
    • THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE - EAST CAMPUS
      3280 JOE BATTLE BLVD
      EL PASO, TX 79938
    • THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE - SIERRA CAMPUS
      1625 MEDICAL CENTER DR
      EL PASO, TX 79902
    • THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE TRANSMOUNTAIN CAMPUS
      2000 TRANSMOUNTAIN RD
      EL PASO, TX 79911

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