Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Farnam, MD

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician (CMS: Interventional Radiology) · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Newport, RI

  • NPI 1518285584
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
20 Powel Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 846-6400
Additional location
125 Metro Center Blvd Ste 2000
Warwick, RI 028861785
(401) 921-9202
fax (401) 921-9212

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 23, 2021
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0204X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Rhode Island #14057

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518285584. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
6,398
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$166,785
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 948 901 $11
76376 3d radiographic procedure 555 541 $10
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view 554 505 $9
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast 213 212 $40
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 198 194 $89
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 187 181 $11
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 184 161 $8
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 173 172 $11
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 173 162 $9
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 144 139 $9

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Newport Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician, average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 93× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$96
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 1 $95.85

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$96

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Farnam's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Farnam practices Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician in Newport, RI.
Where does Dr. Joseph Farnam practice?
Dr. Joseph Farnam practices at 20 Powel Avenue, Newport, RI 02840. Office phone: 4018466400.
What is Dr. Joseph Farnam's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Farnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518285584, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Farnam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Farnam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Farnam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of chest, 2 views (HCPCS 71046); 3d radiographic procedure (HCPCS 76376); X-ray of chest, 1 view (HCPCS 71045). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.