Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Farnam, MD

Gynecology Physician (CMS: Obstetrics/Gynecology) · Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urology) Physician · El Paso, TX

  • NPI 1205818234
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4501 N Mesa St
El Paso, TX 799126101
(915) 533-5600
fax (915) 533-5604

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 29, 2021
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207VG0400X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #M4059 · Texas #M0459

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1205818234. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
500
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$88,790
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 101 83 $85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 97 86 $120
76830 Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 49 44 $115
76856 Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis 48 43 $102
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 47 47 $215
Q0091 Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory 39 39 $41
G0101 Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination 37 37 $36
57425 Surgical repair of vaginal defect using an endoscope 19 19 $882
57288 Creation of sling around urethra in female to control leakage 14 14 $433
58558 Biopsy of lining of uterus and/or removal of polyp using an endoscope 13 13 $1,286

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in El Paso Gynecology Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$166,582
Transactions
280
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 221 $152,657.98
Caldera Medical, INC 25 $6,102.73
Astellas Pharma US INC 3 $3,173.29
CooperSurgical, INC. 5 $2,580.84
Axonics, INC. 16 $860.93
Medtronic, INC. 3 $370.74
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $294.11
FEMSelect INC. 2 $245.33
Coloplast Corp 2 $153.46
Avanos Medical 1 $142.47

By nature of payment

Education
$99,600
Travel and Lodging
$30,695
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$22,590
Consulting Fee
$7,400
Food and Beverage
$6,297

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
596
Patients
347
Total drug cost
$54,598
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Estradiol Generic 123 66 $9,672
Oxybutynin Chloride ER (Oxybutynin Chloride) Brand 93 36 $2,983
Ibuprofen Generic 80 78 $532
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 72 69 $532
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 62 61 $979
Myrbetriq (Mirabegron) Brand 31 0 $23,604
Bethanechol Chloride Generic 29 17 $1,305
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) Brand 24 20 $411
Paroxetine Hcl Generic 20 0 $351
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 20 0 $204

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Farnam's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Farnam practices Gynecology Physician in El Paso, TX.
Where does Dr. Richard Farnam practice?
Dr. Richard Farnam practices at 4501 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 799126101. Office phone: 9155335600.
What is Dr. Richard Farnam's NPI?
Dr. Richard Farnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205818234, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Farnam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Farnam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Farnam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina (HCPCS 76830). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.