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DR. RUSSELL WARE FARMER M.D.
NPI 1699981191
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Louisville, KY

Active since May 14, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.19/100
CMS Quality Rating
401 E CHESTNUT ST, STE 710, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202(502) 583-8303(502) 584-0302 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Russell Ware Farmer M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RUSSELL WARE FARMER M.D. (NPI 1699981191) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in Louisville, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (46607) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with T J Samson Community Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699981191
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208C00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUSSELL WARE FARMERCredential: M.D.
Location Address401 E CHESTNUT ST, STE 710Louisville, KY 40202-5700
Mailing AddressPo Box 909Louisville, KY 40201-0909 · (502) 583-8303 · Fax (502) 584-0302
Phone(502) 583-8303
Fax(502) 584-0302
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateMay 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 2016
✔ NPI 1699981191 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyColon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208C00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 46607
Definition
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 46607 (KY)
401 E CHESTNUT ST, Louisville, KY 40202
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid7100136980KY
Medicare PINK137990KY
Medicaid201232230IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Russell Ware Farmer M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6103018858
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101013000313
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
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.
21 services21 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

T J Samson Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Glasgow, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number180017
Location1301 North Race StreetGlasgow, KY 42141 · Barren County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Jewish Hospital & St Mary's Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180040
Location200 Abraham Flexner WayLouisville, KY 40202 · Jefferson County
Emergency services

University Of Louisville Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180141
Location530 South Jackson StreetLouisville, KY 40202 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40202 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$82.24 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

73.19/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality58.74
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost51.91

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 15

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Skin barrier; solid, 4 x 4 or equivalent; each A4362
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
5 suppliers35 claims1,472 services$2.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, powder, per oz A4371
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
6 suppliers21 claims51 services$3.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, extended wear, without built-in convexity, each A4385
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
8 suppliers66 claims2,110 services$4.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, drainable, with barrier attached, with built-in convexity (1 piece), each A4389
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
3 suppliers13 claims700 services$5.74 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy deodorant, with or without lubricant, for use in ostomy pouch, per fluid ounce A4394
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
6 suppliers43 claims775 services$2.45 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, pectin-based, paste, per ounce A4406
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
3 suppliers18 claims104 services$5.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER R. SHAFER M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
401 E CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 510
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 588-4800
KELLI M. BULLARD DUNN MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery
401 E CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 710
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 583-8303
JASON WAYNE SMITH MD
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
401 E CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 710
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 583-8303
SRI PRAKASH L MOKSHAGUNDAM MD
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
401 E CHESTNUT ST, STE #310
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 588-4600
DR. VICTORIA SKELTON YUNKER MD.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
401 E CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 610
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 588-4450
THERESA BRADSHAW BS
Occupational Therapist (Neurorehabilitation)
401 E CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 510
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 589-0802
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
401 E CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 710
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 583-8303
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
401 E CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 510
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 589-0802

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 Russell Farmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Russell Farmer is 1699981191. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2007.

Where is Russell Farmer located?

Russell Farmer practices at 401 E Chestnut St Ste 710, Louisville, KY 40202. The listed phone number is (502) 583-8303.

What is Russell Farmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

Is Russell Farmer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Russell Farmer is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Russell Farmer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and 1 other insurer list Russell Farmer 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.

Is Russell Farmer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Russell Farmer is affiliated with T J Samson Community Hospital, Jewish Hospital & St Mary's Healthcare and University Of Louisville Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Russell Farmer was last updated on July 14, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.