JOCELYN R FARMER MD, PHD
NPI 1194162321
Allergy & Immunology in Boston, MA

NPI Status: Active since May 29, 2013

Contact Information

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
55 FRUIT ST.
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02114
Phone: (617) 726-2865

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 14
  • Allergy & Immunology
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JOCELYN FARMER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Jocelyn Farmer, a provider established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Allergy & Immunology and more than 14 years of experience. She graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 2013. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1194162321 assigned on May 2013. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207K00000X with license number 270403 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1194162321
Provider Name
JOCELYN R FARMER MD, PHD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL 55 FRUIT ST. BOSTON, MA 02114
Location Phone
(617) 726-2865
Mailing Address
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL 55 FRUIT ST. BOSTON, MA 02114
Mailing Phone
(617) 726-2865
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL
Graduation Year
2013
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-29-2013
Last Update Date
08-24-2022
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Secondary Locations

  • 41 Mall Rd
    Burlington, MA 01805
    (781) 744-8000

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Allergy & Immunology

Taxonomy Code
207K00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
270403
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207R00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine

L-255467 (MA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Jocelyn Farmer is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Jocelyn Farmer is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335376623

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20170911002140

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Supplies for maintenance of non-insulin drug infusion catheter, per week (list drugs separately) (HCPCS:A4221)

    3 DME suppliers used 37 Medicare Claims 117 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Supplies for external non-insulin drug infusion pump, syringe type cartridge, sterile, each (HCPCS:K0552)

    5 DME suppliers used 51 Medicare Claims 362 Services Paid

Unknown

  • Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) (RI008N)

    Injection, immune globulin (cuvitru), 100 mg (HCPCS:J1555)

    4 DME suppliers used 27 Medicare Claims 17020 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) (RI008N)

    Injection, immune globulin (hizentra), 100 mg (HCPCS:J1559)

    1 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 12600 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 41 times for 30 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

This service was performed 23 times for 22 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

This service was performed 17 times for 12 patients

Professional service for multiple injections of allergen

The professional service for multiple injections of allergens involves administering small doses of specific allergens into your body. This is done to help your immune system become less sensitive to them, reducing your allergic reaction over time. It's a safe, effective way to manage allergies.

This service was performed 56 times for 17 patients

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Jocelyn Farmer is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
LAHEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, BURLINGTON41 & 45 MALL ROAD
BURLINGTON, MA 01803
(781) 744-5100Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1194162321, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
1
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 1 → 2 2 → 4 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 4 + 3 + 4 + 24 = 59

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1194162321.

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The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Urology
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BOSTON, MA 02114
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Emergency Medicine
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, FIVE EMERSON PLACE, SUITE 170
BOSTON, MA 02114
Emergency Medicine
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BOSTON, MA 02114
Anesthesiology
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BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine
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BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST. REV.BHE 5
BOSTON, MA 02114
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET/PEDIATRICS
BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST., COX-5
BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine
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Anesthesiology
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Dermatology
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Physician Assistant (Surgical)
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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BOSTON, MA 02114
Physical Therapist
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BOSTON, MA 02114
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
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BOSTON, MA 02114

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1194162321, enumerated as an "individual" on May 29, 2013.

The provider is located at MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL 55 FRUIT ST. BOSTON, MA 02114 and the phone number is (617) 726-2865.

Allergy & Immunology with taxonomy code 207K00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Jocelyn Farmer is affiliated with: LAHEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, BURLINGTON.