Joseph Farina, M.D.
NPI 1710011499 · Neurology Physician · Cullman, AL
Joseph Farina, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Cullman, AL (NPI 1710011499).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710011499
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11664 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
19 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
94 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 77 | $116 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 17 | $152 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $116–$152 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 20 |
| Pramipexole Di-Hclbrand: Pramipexole Dihydrochloride | 19 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 19 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 17 |
| Memantine Hcl | 17 |
| Pregabalin | 16 |
| Levetiracetam | 14 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$105 across 6 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 (1)
- 118 N Broadway2nd FloorMccomb, MS 39648-3914Phone: (601) 249-2491Fax: (601) 249-2885
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-15
- Last updated
- 2021-01-18
- Certified
- 2021-01-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Farina's NPI number?
- Joseph Farina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710011499, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Farina's specialty?
- Joseph Farina is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Farina located?
- Joseph Farina's practice location on file with NPPES is 1800 Al Highway 157 Ste 100, Cullman, AL 35058-1273.
- What is Joseph Farina's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Farina is (256) 736-1615.
- Is Joseph Farina's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Farina's NPI (1710011499) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.