William Farmer, MD
NPI 1396242244 · Dermatology Physician · Knightdale, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Farmer, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Knightdale, NC (NPI 1396242244).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396242244
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.44360 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
807 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 243 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 97 | $87 |
| Removal and Microscopic Exam of Growth of Head, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, 1-5 Tissue Blocks17311 | 80 | $553 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 58 | $49 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 50 | $83 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 177 | 155 |
| Minocycline Hcl | 167 | 152 |
| Ketoconazole | 50 | 36 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 49 | 39 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 34 | 23 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 29 | 20 |
| Minoxidil | 25 | — |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 11 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,212 across 49 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 7560 Carpenter Fire Station Rd Ste 204Cary, NC 27519-9637Phone: (919) 439-4206Fax: (919) 439-9375
- 2613 Hospital RdGoldsboro, NC 27534-9424Phone: (919) 736-0222Fax: (919) 736-0223
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-08
- Last updated
- 2025-03-19
- Certified
- 2025-03-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Farmer's NPI number?
- William Farmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396242244, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Farmer's specialty?
- William Farmer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Farmer located?
- William Farmer's practice location on file with NPPES is 6807 Knightdale Blvd Ste C, Knightdale, NC 27545-6563.
- What is William Farmer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Farmer is (919) 217-5510.
- Does William Farmer accept Medicare?
- William Farmer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Farmer's NPI active?
- Yes — William Farmer's NPI (1396242244) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.