JAMES C FARMER MD
NPI 1043249477
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in New York, NY

Q: What is James Farmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Farmer is 1043249477. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2006.

Q: What is James Farmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, with taxonomy code 207XS0117X.

Q: Is James Farmer enrolled in Medicare?

No. James Farmer has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Farmer was last updated on March 23, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since June 30, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 1, 2028

75/100

CMS Quality Rating

535 E 70TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10021(212) 606-1591(212) 774-2909 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 23, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 23, 2021, Feb 24, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About James C Farmer Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES C FARMER MD (NPI 1043249477) is an individual orthopaedic surgery of the spine provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (2102396) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer, is affiliated with Hospital For Special Surgery, and is a graduate of Georgetown University School Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043249477

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XS0117X

Provider Legal NameJAMES C FARMERCredential: MD

Location Address535 E 70TH STNew York, NY 10021-4823

Mailing Address535 E 70th StNew York, NY 10021-4872 · (212) 606-1591

Phone(212) 606-1591

Fax(212) 774-2909

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSGeorgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated 1988

Enumeration DateJune 30, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 23, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 23, 2021

✔ NPI 1043249477 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XS0117X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 2102396

Definition

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.

535 E 70TH ST, New York, NY 10021

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

James C Farmer Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from April 1, 2024 through April 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 1, 2024

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

81 services66 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

28 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hospital For Special Surgery

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330270

Location535 East 70th StreetNew York, NY 10021 · New York County

Emergency services

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

100%2,020 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

98%125 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

2%85 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%347 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pain Assessment and Follow-Up

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a pain assessment using a standardized tool(s) on each visit AND documentation of a follow-up plan when pain is present

52%1,422 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%338 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

42%906 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

100%338 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

62%338 patients4/55-star benchmark: 79%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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