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Active NPI 1700847134 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Jeffrey Michael Farber , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Des Moines, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jeffrey Farber, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Des Moines, IA. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1983, Dr. Farber delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 450 LAUREL ST.

Dr. Farber is affiliated with Iowa Orthopaedic Center Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include x-ray of knee, 3 views, x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof 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

450 Laurel St
Ste A

Des Moines, IA 503143045

Telephone 5152478400
Fax 5152488888
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Iowa Orthopaedic Center, P.c. Facility NPI 1669579785

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Des Moines, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
43 Yrs +15.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.3 Yrs
State Avg: 24.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
22 Specialists

Practicing in Des Moines, IA (271 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Farber (43 Years) 43 Yrs
Des Moines Specialty Average (27.3 Years) 27.3 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
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views
18 12 $105.00 $33.85

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IA 24606

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
0271650 (IA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Iowa Orthopaedic Center Pc

450 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 503143045

Phone: 5152478400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Alyssa Homewood , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003560871

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Robert Ripchinski , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003970278

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Julie Earp , DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1013073097

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Kamaldeen Aderibigbe , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma

NPI 1043454978

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Ze-Hui Han , MD

Surgery - Surgery of the Hand

NPI 1053372425

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Ashley French , OTD

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1063222834

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active December 24, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 24, 2009

Registered at 450 LAUREL ST, STE A, DES MOINES, IA 503143045 (Tel: 5152478400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 24, 2009

Registered at 450 LAUREL ST, STE A, DES MOINES, IA 503143045 (Tel: 5152478400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 24, 2009

Recorded as JEFFREY FARBER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 24, 2009

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #24606 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700847134
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 28, 2006
Last Update: December 24, 2009
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

450 Laurel St, Ste A

Des Moines, IA 503143045

Phone: 5152478400

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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