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- 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
About Dr. Farwell
Michael D. Farwell, MD practices diagnostic radiology in Philadelphia, PA. Michael is a 2007 graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Michael is also listed as specializing in neuroradiology. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 861 Medicare patients across 888 services. The services billed most often include nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan, nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan, and fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083872956.
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
- (215) 662-7750
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3400 SPRUCE ST
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
888 services · 861 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of radioactive material for x-ray identification of lymph node | Procedure | 38792 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
269 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
243 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan | Imaging | 78816 |
48 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan | Imaging | 78816 |
46 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body | Imaging | 78306 |
36 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging | Imaging | 78830 |
28 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Radioactive drug therapy through a vein | Imaging | 79101 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying | Imaging | 78264 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study of lymphatic system | Imaging | 78195 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in Philadelphia 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of radioactive material for x-ray identification of lymph node 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Farwell specialize in?
Dr. Farwell is a radiologist in Philadelphia, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Farwell located?
Dr. Farwell is listed at 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Farwell's phone number?
The number on file is (215) 662-7750. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Farwell's NPI number?
Dr. Farwell's National Provider Identifier is 1083872956. 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. Farwell go to medical school?
Dr. Farwell attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Farwell been practicing?
Dr. Farwell has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Farwell do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Farwell performs procedures including injection of radioactive material for x-ray identification of lymph node; reads or performs imaging such as nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan and nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan; provides treatments such as exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram with supervision by physician and exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram with review by physician. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Farwell confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Farwell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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