KERWIN T FARMER DO
NPI 1942209010
Emergency Medicine in Alpena, MI

Active since July 20, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1501 W CHISHOLM ST, ALPENA, MI 49707(800) 968-6866(616) 532-7230 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Kerwin T Farmer Do NPPES

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

KERWIN T FARMER DO (NPI 1942209010) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Alpena, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (5101013227) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mclaren Northern Michigan, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942209010
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameKERWIN T FARMERCredential: DO
Location Address1501 W CHISHOLM STAlpena, MI 49707-1401
Mailing Address4100 Embassy Dr Se Ste 400Grand Rapids, MI 49546-2416 · (616) 875-1845
Fax(616) 532-7230
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDes Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health SciencesGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 1, 2025
NPPES CertifiedDecember 1, 2025
NPI 1942209010 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in MI · 5101013227
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 5101013227 (MI)
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 5101013227 (MI)
1501 W CHISHOLM ST, Alpena, MI 49707

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1416 Connable AvePetoskey, MI 49770-2212 · Phone (800) 248-6777
Location 2748 S Main StCheboygan, MI 49721-2220 · Phone (231) 487-2490

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid1942209010MI
Medicaid4336993MI
Other930109918Railroad Medicare
OtherKF013227Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kerwin T Farmer Do 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 ID2466349303
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040303001257
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
99 services93 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
62 services57 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
39 services39 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
28 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mclaren Northern Michigan

Acute Care Hospitals · Petoskey, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number230105
Location416 Connable AvePetoskey, MI 49770 · Emmet County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49707 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
$84.74 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1501 W CHISHOLM ST
ALPENA, MI 49707
Social Worker (Clinical)
1501 W CHISHOLM ST
ALPENA, MI 49707
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1501 W CHISHOLM ST
ALPENA, MI 49707
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
1501 W CHISHOLM ST
ALPENA, MI 49707
Social Worker
1501 W CHISHOLM ST
ALPENA, MI 49707
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1501 W CHISHOLM ST
ALPENA, MI 49707
Physical Therapist
1501 W CHISHOLM ST
ALPENA, MI 49707
Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
1501 W CHISHOLM ST
ALPENA, MI 49707

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 Kerwin Farmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kerwin Farmer is 1942209010. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2005.

Where is Kerwin Farmer located?

Kerwin Farmer practices at 1501 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707. The listed phone number is (800) 968-6866.

What is Kerwin Farmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Kerwin Farmer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kerwin 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 Kerwin Farmer accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Kerwin 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 Kerwin Farmer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kerwin Farmer is affiliated with Mclaren Northern Michigan.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kerwin Farmer was last updated on December 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.