Joseph Farnam, MD
NPI 1518285584 · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Newport, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Farnam, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician provider in Newport, RI (NPI 1518285584).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518285584
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular & Interventional Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 14057 (RI)
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
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,228 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 836 | $11 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 819 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 494 | $11 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 226 | $39 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 160 | $9 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 160 | $87 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$96 across 1 record (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 (1)
- 125 Metro Center Blvd Ste 2000Warwick, RI 02886-1785Phone: (401) 921-9202Fax: (401) 921-9212
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-05-14
- Last updated
- 2021-11-23
- Certified
- 2021-11-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Farnam's NPI number?
- Joseph Farnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518285584, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Farnam's specialty?
- Joseph Farnam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Farnam located?
- Joseph Farnam's practice location on file with NPPES is 20 Powel Avenue, Newport, RI 02840.
- What is Joseph Farnam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Farnam is (401) 846-6400.
- Does Joseph Farnam accept Medicare?
- Joseph Farnam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Farnam's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Farnam's NPI (1518285584) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.