Michele Farber, MD
NPI 1497016596 · Dermatology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michele Farber, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1497016596).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497016596
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MT202086 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 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
2,454 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 | 871 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 617 | $93 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 289 | $53 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 182 | $91 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 171 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 134 | 111 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 106 | 72 |
| Ketoconazole | 105 | 61 |
| Tacrolimus | 62 | 45 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 36 | 15 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 32 | 19 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 25 | 15 |
| Tretinoin | 22 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,040 across 61 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
- 2012-06-05
- Last updated
- 2017-01-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michele Farber's NPI number?
- Michele Farber's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497016596, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michele Farber's specialty?
- Michele Farber is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michele Farber located?
- Michele Farber's practice location on file with NPPES is 35 E 35th St Rm 208, New York, NY 10016-3823.
- What is Michele Farber's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michele Farber is (212) 684-5964.
- Does Michele Farber accept Medicare?
- Michele Farber is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michele Farber's NPI active?
- Yes — Michele Farber's NPI (1497016596) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.