Joseph L Farnam, MD - Medicare Interventional Radiology in Newport, RI

Joseph L Farnam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology" physician in Newport, Rhode Island. He went to University Of Minnesota Medical School and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Interventional Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Southern New England Radiology Inc, Southern New England Radiology Inc and his current practice location is 20 Powel Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 846-6400.

Joseph L Farnam is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number 14057) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1518285584.

Contact Information

Joseph L Farnam, MD
20 Powel Avenue,
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 846-6400
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph L Farnam
GenderMale
SpecialityInterventional Radiology
Experience14 Years
Location20 Powel Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joseph L Farnam attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518285584
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/14/2010
  • Last Update Date: 11/23/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486871399
  • Enrollment ID: I20150527000169

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph L Farnam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518285584NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 14057 (Rhode Island)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary
2085R0204XRadiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology 14057 (Rhode Island)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southcoast Hospitals GroupFall river, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southern New England Radiology Inc993140408422
Southern New England Radiology Inc993140408422

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Joseph L Farnam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthern New England Radiology Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730559444
PECOS PAC ID: 9931404084
Enrollment ID: O20170221001451

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Joseph L Farnam is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joseph L Farnam, MD
20 Powel Avenue,
Newport, RI 02840

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Joseph L Farnam, MD
20 Powel Avenue,
Newport, RI 02840

Ph: (401) 846-6400

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