Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Donald Farwell, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Philadelphia, PA

  • NPI 1972587525
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 191044206
(215) 662-2777
fax (215) 662-4613

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 18, 2022
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD474521

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972587525. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
208
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$19,468
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 80 48 $69
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 46 31 $72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 40 32 $101
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 15 15 $139
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 14 12 $149
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 13 13 $188

In context: peer comparison

Among 27 peers in this city , average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 2.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$149
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 4 $148.79

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$149

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Donald Farwell's medical specialty?
Dr. Donald Farwell practices Otolaryngology Physician in Philadelphia, PA.
Where does Dr. Donald Farwell practice?
Dr. Donald Farwell practices at 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 191044206. Office phone: 2156622777.
What is Dr. Donald Farwell's NPI?
Dr. Donald Farwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972587525, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Donald Farwell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Donald Farwell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Donald Farwell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 31575); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.