DR. ALTON BRAD FARRIS III MD
NPI 1942336771
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Atlanta, GA

Active since February 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.26/100
CMS Quality Rating
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, 1364 CLIFTON ROAD NE, ROOM H-188, ATLANTA, GA 30322(404) 712-8843 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 1, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Alton Brad Farris Iii Md NPPES

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

DR. ALTON BRAD FARRIS III MD (NPI 1942336771) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Massachusetts (L-221269) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Boston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942336771
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALTON BRAD FARRIS IIICredential: MD
Location AddressEMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, 1364 CLIFTON ROAD NE, ROOM H-188Atlanta, GA 30322
Mailing AddressEmory University Hospital, 1364 Clifton Road Ne, Room H-188Atlanta, GA 30322 · (404) 712-8843
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateFebruary 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 1, 2018
NPI 1942336771 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License Licensed in MA · L-221269
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Atlanta, GA 30322

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · Phone (617) 726-2967

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

Dr. Alton Brad Farris Iii Md 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 ID42381196
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090701000533
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 8

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.

Antibody evaluation, each additional single antibody stain procedure 88350
An antibody evaluation involves testing a sample of your body fluid (like blood) to identify specific antibodies. Each additional single antibody stain procedure is a separate test for another specific antibody. This helps in diagnosing various health conditions by understanding your body's immune response.
273 services38 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
216 services129 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 88313
Special stained specimen slides are used to examine tissue samples. This involves applying special dyes to the tissue, which helps to highlight certain features under a microscope. The findings are then interpreted and a report is provided. This can aid in diagnosing various health conditions.
203 services62 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341
Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.
87 services42 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342
This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
69 services64 patients
Electron microscopy for diagnosis 88348
Electron microscopy is a diagnostic tool providing detailed images of tiny structures within the body, much smaller than those visible with regular microscopes. It aids in identifying diseases at a cellular level, enhancing accuracy of diagnosis.
41 services40 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Emory University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110010
Location1364 Clifton Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30322 · De Kalb County
Emergency services

Emory Decatur Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Decatur, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110076
Location2701 N Decatur RoadDecatur, GA 30033 · De Kalb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Emory University Hospital Midtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110078
Location550 Peachtree Street, NEAtlanta, GA 30308 · Fulton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30322 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
$130.64 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

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.

92.26/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality73.83
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, 1364 CLIFTON ROAD, NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Anesthesiology
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, 1364 CLIFTON RD
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Nuclear Medicine
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, 1364 CLIFTON ROAD, ROOM E145
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology)
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, 1364 CLIFTON RD, NE, ROOM C179-B
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, 1364 CLIFTON ROAD
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, 1365 CLIFTON ROAD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Specialist/Technologist, Pathology (Chemistry)
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, 1364 CLIFTON RD, NE, ROOM F147B
ATLANTA, GA 30322

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 Alton Farris's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alton Farris is 1942336771. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 26, 2007.

Where is Alton Farris located?

Alton Farris practices at Emory University Hospital 1364 Clifton Road NE, Room H-188, Atlanta, GA 30322. The listed phone number is (404) 712-8843.

What is Alton Farris's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Alton Farris enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alton Farris 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.

Is Alton Farris affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alton Farris is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alton Farris was last updated on November 1, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.