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Podiatry

Marcela D. Farrer, DPM

Sees patients in Columbia, SC · West Columbia, SC · Spartanburg, SC … · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. Marcela D. Farrer, DPM is a podiatrist at 1608 Westminster Dr, Columbia, SC 29204. Phone: (803) 256-6776. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Marcela D. Farrer had 148 Original Medicare patients and 1,090 services. NPI 1972779833. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Podiatrist (Medicare lists Podiatry)
  • Address: 1608 Westminster Dr, Columbia, SC 29204 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (803) 256‑6776
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Physicians Footcare, LLC (+2 more)
  • Podiatric medical school: Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine · graduated 1993 (33 years since podiatric medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Marcela D. Farrer, 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 Marcela D. Farrer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Marcela D. Farrer 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 Marcela D. Farrer see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 148 Original Medicare patients and 1,090 services for Marcela D. Farrer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Marcela D. Farrer's NPI number?
1972779833. 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 Marcela D. Farrer, 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 patients148
Services billed to Medicare1,090
Different services or procedures42
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients85

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)107 services
  2. Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)105 services
  3. Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less (97597)78 services
  4. Residence visit for new patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99342)53 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)45 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease45%
  • Depression40%
  • Alzheimer's disease or dementia40%

Practice locations

Addresses where Marcela D. Farrer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Marcela D. Farrer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Physicians Footcare, LLC27 clinicians in the group
  • Hyper Healing8 clinicians in the group
  • Bevid Health LLC3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other podiatrists in Columbia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Physicians Footcare, LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialDPM
Podiatric medical schoolKent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine
Graduation year1993 (33 years since podiatric medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1972779833
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Sources

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