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Pathology

James R. Farnsworth, MD

Works at hospitals in American Fork, UT · Provo, UT · Murray, UT … · Utah

Summary

Dr. James R. Farnsworth, MD is a pathologist at 1034 N 500, Provo, UT 84604. Phone: (801) 357-7850. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James R. Farnsworth had 584 Original Medicare patients and 2,007 services. NPI 1548229578. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James R. Farnsworth, 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 James R. Farnsworth accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. 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 James R. Farnsworth see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 584 Original Medicare patients and 2,007 services for James R. Farnsworth. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James R. Farnsworth's NPI number?
1548229578. 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 James R. 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 patients584
Services billed to Medicare2,007
Different services or procedures29
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)672 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)332 services
  3. Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)163 services
  4. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)154 services
  5. Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (88173)141 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 pressure68%
  • High cholesterol63%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)33%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%

Hospitals where James R. Farnsworth works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where James R. Farnsworth is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James R. Farnsworth as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Utah Pathology Services Inc28 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Provo

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Provo, UT — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Utah Pathology Services Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Utah School Of Medicine
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1548229578
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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