Quick answers
- Does David H. Farrar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David H. Farrar 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 David H. Farrar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 453 Original Medicare patients and 481 services for David H. Farrar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David H. Farrar's NPI number?
- 1770694515. 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 David H. Farrar, 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 | 453 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 481 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)437 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)37 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%
- Arthritis60%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Chronic kidney disease47%
- Diabetes46%
Hospitals where David H. Farrar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David H. Farrar 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.
- Baptist Health Brookwood HospitalBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010139
- Citizens Baptist Medical CenterTalladega, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010101
- Coosa Valley Medical CenterSylacauga, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010164
- North Mississippi Health Services - South MarionWinfield, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010086
- Shelby Baptist Medical CenterAlabaster, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010016
Practice locations
Addresses where David H. Farrar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2010 Brookwood Med Ctr DrBirmingham, AL 35209 (205) 877‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David H. Farrar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation840 clinicians in the group
- Hospitalists Services of Alabama, LLC20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770694515 |
| 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