Laurance Farmer, M.D.
NPI 1790991628 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · New Bern, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laurance Farmer, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in New Bern, NC (NPI 1790991628).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790991628
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2007-00660 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,813 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 430 | $65 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 401 | $145 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 297 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 257 | $85 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9500 | 181 | $109 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 207 | 60 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 199 | 56 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 195 | 45 |
| Carvedilol | 104 | 30 |
| Losartan Potassium | 96 | 34 |
| Lisinopril | 93 | 21 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$309 across 18 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
- 2007-05-15
- Last updated
- 2017-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laurance Farmer's NPI number?
- Laurance Farmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790991628, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laurance Farmer's specialty?
- Laurance Farmer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laurance Farmer located?
- Laurance Farmer's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 Newman Road, New Bern, NC 28562-5253.
- What is Laurance Farmer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laurance Farmer is (252) 635-6777.
- Does Laurance Farmer accept Medicare?
- Laurance Farmer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laurance Farmer's NPI active?
- Yes — Laurance Farmer's NPI (1790991628) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.