Quick answers
- Does Kent Farnsworth accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kent Farnsworth accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kent Farnsworth see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 353 Original Medicare patients and 5,616 services for Kent Farnsworth. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kent Farnsworth's NPI number?
- 1144296088. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kent Farnsworth, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 353 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,616 |
| Different services or procedures | 88 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)709 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)251 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)90 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)48 services
- Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free (90662)47 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure73%
- High cholesterol68%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Hospitals where Kent Farnsworth works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kent Farnsworth at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Dupont Hospital LLCFort Wayne, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150150
- Indiana University Health Ball Memorial HospitalMuncie, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150089
- Lutheran Hospital of IndianaFort Wayne, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150017
- Parkview Regional Medical CenterFort Wayne, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150021
- Parkview Whitley HospitalColumbia City, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150101
Practice locations
Addresses where Kent Farnsworth is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1701 N Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202 (888) 484‑3258
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kent Farnsworth as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- IU Health Medical Group LLC4,462 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Indianapolis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indianapolis, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in IU Health Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144296088 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians