Richard Farnum, MD
NPI 1568896405 · Anesthesiology Physician · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Farnum, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Winston Salem, NC (NPI 1568896405).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568896405
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 226694 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
88 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Extensive Surgery on Spine00670 | 26 | $277 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 23 | $59 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 15 | $71 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Lower Abdomen00840 | 12 | $149 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 12 | $40 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $40–$277 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-08-28
- Last updated
- 2021-07-07
- Certified
- 2021-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Farnum's NPI number?
- Richard Farnum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568896405, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Farnum's specialty?
- Richard Farnum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Farnum located?
- Richard Farnum's practice location on file with NPPES is 145 Kimel Park Dr Ste 120, Winston Salem, NC 27103-6983.
- What is Richard Farnum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Farnum is (336) 778-7564.
- Does Richard Farnum accept Medicare?
- Richard Farnum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Farnum's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Farnum's NPI (1568896405) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.