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DR. MELVIN L FARNSWORTH O.D.
NPI 1366519050
Optometrist in Anacortes, WA

Active since November 29, 2006
1610 COMMERCIAL AVE, ANACORTES, WA 98221(360) 293-2127(360) 293-1354 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 15, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Melvin L Farnsworth O.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELVIN L FARNSWORTH O.D. (NPI 1366519050) is an individual optometrist in Anacortes, Washington, licensed in Washington (1542) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366519050
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELVIN L FARNSWORTHCredential: O.D.
Location Address1610 COMMERCIAL AVEAnacortes, WA 98221-2275
Mailing Address2419 Commercial Ave, 1610 CommercialAnacortes, WA 98221-2727 · (360) 293-2127 · Fax (360) 293-1354
Phone(360) 293-2127
Fax(360) 293-1354
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateNovember 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 15, 2017
✔ NPI 1366519050 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · 1542
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1610 COMMERCIAL AVE, Anacortes, WA 98221
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid1024072WA
Medicare UPINT02934WA
Medicare PING001145501WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include PacificSource Health Plans.Insurance ›

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
88%41 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
75%40 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%33 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
74%1,463 patients1/55-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.
100%154 patients5/55-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…
81%36 patients4/55-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.
3%123 patients1/55-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
72%1,462 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.
6%1,355 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
64%33 patients1/55-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…
5%1,355 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents
The percentage of adolescents 12 to 20 years of age with a primary care visit during the measurement year for whom tobacco use status was documented and received help with quitting if identified as a tobacco user
97%117 patients
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

ROSS KALKA
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
1610 COMMERCIAL AVE
ANACORTES, WA 98221
Skagit County (360) 682-0361
ISLAND OPTOMETRY CLINIC, INC., P.S.
Optometrist
1610 COMMERCIAL AVE
ANACORTES, WA 98221
Skagit County (360) 293-2127

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melvin Farnsworth's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvin Farnsworth is 1366519050. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 29, 2006.

Where is Melvin Farnsworth located?

Melvin Farnsworth practices at 1610 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221. The listed phone number is (360) 293-2127.

What is Melvin Farnsworth's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

What insurance does Melvin Farnsworth accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans list Melvin Farnsworth as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melvin Farnsworth was last updated on February 15, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.