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- 1521 Mclure CT, Florence, SC 29505
About Dr. Farrell
Based in Florence, SC, Howard A. Farrell, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Howard graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1989. According to Medicare claims data, Howard cared for 2,744 Medicare patients across 4,229 services. The services billed most often include removal of impacted ear wax, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens. NPI 1255323614 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (843) 665-2900
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1521 MCLURE CT
Florence, SC 29505
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Most searched procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,229 services · 2,744 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
1,011 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
264 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
134 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
70 | Too few peers to compare |
| Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity | Procedure | 69220 |
25 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
552 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for single injection of allergen | Treatment | 95115 |
194 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report | Treatment | 92588 |
119 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
119 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day | Treatment | 95992 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Florence 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Farrell?
Dr. Farrell is an otolaryngology (ent) in Florence, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Farrell's address?
Dr. Farrell is listed at 1521 Mclure CT, Florence, SC 29505. 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. Farrell?
The number on file is (843) 665-2900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Farrell's NPI number?
Dr. Farrell's National Provider Identifier is 1255323614. 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. Farrell train?
Dr. Farrell attended University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Farrell been practicing?
Dr. Farrell 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. Farrell perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Farrell performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and professional service for single injection of allergen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Farrell confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Farrell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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