Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Farnum, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Winston Salem, NC

  • NPI 1568896405
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
145 Kimel Park Dr Ste 120
Winston Salem, NC 271036983
(336) 778-7564
Mailing address
Medical Center Blvd
Winston Salem, NC 271570001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 7, 2021
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #2019-01528 · North Carolina #226694

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568896405. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
114
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$7,792
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 34 34 $64
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 18 18 $34
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 16 15 $77
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 16 16 $151
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 15 15 $62
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 15 15 $29

In context: peer comparison

Among 64 peers in Winston Salem Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 40. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Richard Farnum's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Farnum practices Anesthesiology Physician in Winston Salem, NC.
Where does Dr. Richard Farnum practice?
Dr. Richard Farnum practices at 145 Kimel Park Dr Ste 120, Winston Salem, NC 271036983. Office phone: 3367787564.
What is Dr. Richard Farnum's NPI?
Dr. Richard Farnum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568896405, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Farnum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Farnum accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Farnum commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch (HCPCS 64450); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.