Active NPI 1932490141 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Theodore Farmer , MD

Internal Medicine • Monroe, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Farmer, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Monroe, GA. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from Mercer University School Of Medicine in 1988, Dr. Farmer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1016 E SPRING ST.

Dr. Farmer is affiliated with Our Family Health Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1016 E Spring St

Monroe, GA 306552469

Telephone 7704640280

Fax 7704640233

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Our Family Health Center Facility NPI 1184879843

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Mercer University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Monroe, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

38 Yrs +14.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.3 Yrs

State Avg: 25.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

13 Specialists

Practicing in Monroe, GA (4065 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

38.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

52.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Farmer (38 Years) 38 Yrs

Monroe Specialty Average (23.3 Years) 23.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	192	79	$146.00	$75.60
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	43	23	$210.00	$113.73
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	34	34	$217.00	$108.88
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	34	34	$409.00	$165.77
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	30	30	$277.00	$124.42
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	24	15	$80.00	$47.66
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	21	20	$147.00	$76.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	216	114	$146.00	$67.89
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	66	66	$409.00	$188.72
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	63	39	$80.00	$36.98
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	55	55	$217.00	$99.55
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	51	38	$210.00	$97.63
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	35	34	$147.00	$68.02
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	19	$277.00	$128.65
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	16	16	$370.00	$170.18
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	15	15	$144.00	$64.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	292	128	$146.00	$68.10
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	74	44	$210.00	$99.32
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	66	66	$409.00	$192.54
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	56	55	$217.00	$101.65
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	56	33	$80.00	$36.51
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	31	31	$147.00	$68.95
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	18	$277.00	$130.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	282	106	$146.00	$69.69
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	76	76	$409.00	$196.45
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	75	74	$217.00	$104.30
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	54	33	$210.00	$102.23
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	27	$277.00	$135.16
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	25	15	$80.00	$38.60
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	25	23	$147.00	$70.90
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	16	16	$370.00	$182.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	506	167	$141.96	$70.95
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	102	100	$394.88	$197.27
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	80	78	$208.45	$103.82
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	77	22	$78.86	$38.48
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	66	39	$202.58	$101.44
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	41	40	$142.61	$70.82
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	40	40	$269.85	$133.71
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	17	17	$359.41	$181.03
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	14	14	$140.79	$70.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	453	177	$139.00	$68.40
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	112	110	$389.00	$191.38
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	90	56	$200.00	$98.34
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	73	71	$205.00	$100.94
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	45	44	$138.00	$68.53
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	31	31	$355.00	$175.63
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	30	30	$266.00	$129.19
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	16	16	$139.00	$68.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	384	160	$139.00	$66.43
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	74	73	$205.00	$98.36
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	70	70	$266.00	$126.04
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	66	38	$200.00	$96.04
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	61	61	$389.00	$186.52
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	50	50	$138.00	$66.32
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	17	17	$139.00	$66.65
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	12	12	$355.00	$170.91

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-08

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License GA 32381

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License GA 032381

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Our Family Health Center

1016 E Spring St, Monroe, GA 306552469

Phone: 7704640280

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

14 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Michelle Plaster , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1073762720

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Lawrence Bruner , NP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1083104350

Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Kathy Hatmaker , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1184492670

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Dr. Samuel Chang , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1205127115

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

April Westbrook

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1285575183

Alicia Whitley , MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1306238035

Master of Science in Nursing, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 08, 2025

Registered at 1016 E SPRING ST, MONROE, GA 306552469 (Tel: 7704640280)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 08, 2025

Registered at 170 WOODROW ST APT C4, ATHENS, GA 306051498 (Tel: 8509805191)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 08, 2025

Hospitalist (License #032381 in GA)

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Updated Practice Location January 07, 2019

Registered at 1230 BAXTER ST, ATHENS, GA 306063712 (Tel: 7063893410)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 07, 2019

Registered at 1230 BAXTER ST, ATHENS, GA 306063712 (Tel: 7063893410)

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NPI Profile Active April 21, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 21, 2011

Registered at 105 E TOLLISON ST, SUITE B, BAXLEY, GA 315130149 (Tel: 9123674122)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 21, 2011

Registered at 105 E TOLLISON ST, SUITE B, BAXLEY, GA 315130149 (Tel: 9123674122)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 21, 2011

Recorded as JAMES FARMER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 21, 2011

Internal Medicine (License #32381 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 21, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1932490141

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 21, 2011

Last Update: April 08, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

170 Woodrow St Apt C4

Athens, GA 306051498

Phone: 8509805191

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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