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Interventional Radiology

Joseph Farnam, MD

Works at hospitals in Fall River, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Joseph Farnam, MD is an interventional radiologist at 30 Hamilton Dr, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Phone: (469) 206-8251. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph Farnam had 4,647 Original Medicare patients and 7,023 services. NPI 1518285584. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Interventional radiologist (Medicare lists Interventional Radiology)
  • Address: 30 Hamilton Dr, Portsmouth, RI 02871 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (469) 206‑8251
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Saint Anne's Hospital, Southcoast Hospitals Group
  • Group practice: Southern New England Radiology Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Minnesota Medical School · graduated 2010 (16 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph Farnam, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joseph Farnam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph Farnam 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 Joseph Farnam see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 4,647 Original Medicare patients and 7,023 services for Joseph Farnam. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph Farnam's NPI number?
1518285584. 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 Joseph Farnam, 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 patients4,647
Services billed to Medicare7,023
Different services or procedures240
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)1,330 services
  2. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)819 services
  3. X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)282 services
  4. X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)257 services
  5. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)226 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 pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis63%
  • Anxiety48%
  • Ischemic heart disease41%
  • Diabetes37%

Hospitals where Joseph Farnam works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph Farnam 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph Farnam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph Farnam as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Southern New England Radiology Inc22 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other interventional radiologists in Rhode Island

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rhode Island — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Southern New England Radiology Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Minnesota Medical School
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518285584
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians