Muhammad Farooq, MD
NPI 1215546676 · Hospitalist Physician · Joplin, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Muhammad Farooq, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Joplin, MO (NPI 1215546676).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215546676
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2023026691 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
847 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 531 | $73 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 260 | $106 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 28 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 28 | $109 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$122 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 52 | 38 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 38 | 35 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 33 | 27 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 31 | 21 |
| Prednisone | 29 | 28 |
| Cefdinir | 28 | 28 |
| Spironolactone | 27 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$61 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-07-30
- Last updated
- 2023-08-25
- Certified
- 2023-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Muhammad Farooq's NPI number?
- Muhammad Farooq's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215546676, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Muhammad Farooq's specialty?
- Muhammad Farooq is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Muhammad Farooq located?
- Muhammad Farooq's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO 64804-4524.
- What is Muhammad Farooq's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Muhammad Farooq is (417) 556-2727.
- Does Muhammad Farooq accept Medicare?
- Muhammad Farooq is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Muhammad Farooq's NPI active?
- Yes — Muhammad Farooq's NPI (1215546676) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.