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Douglas G. Farmer, MD

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About Dr. Farmer

Douglas G. Farmer, MD practices transplant surgery in Los Angeles, CA. Douglas is a 1989 graduate of Duke University School of Medicine. Douglas is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Douglas provided 1,116 services to 250 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes, and initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679508923.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Transplant Surgery (Primary)
Surgery (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon AMedical Board of California
No. 49584CurrentExpires Jun 2027Since 1991
NPINational Provider Identifier
1679508923Issued 2006

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Farmer?

Dr. Farmer is a transplant surgeon in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Transplant Surgery”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Farmer's address?

Dr. Farmer is listed at 200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 214, Los Angeles, CA 90095. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Farmer?

The number on file is (310) 267-9612. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Farmer?

Dr. Farmer's National Provider Identifier is 1679508923. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

Where did Dr. Farmer train?

Dr. Farmer attended Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Farmer have?

Dr. Farmer has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Dr. Farmer perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Farmer the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Dr. Farmer's profile verified?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Farmer. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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