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Active NPI 1942209010 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kerwin T Farmer , DO

Emergency Medicine • Alpena, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kerwin Farmer, DO is a certified Emergency Medicine practicing in Alpena, MI. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1996, Dr. Farmer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1501 W CHISHOLM ST.

Dr. Farmer is affiliated with Ecs Northern Michigan Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1501 W Chisholm St

Alpena, MI 497071401

Telephone 8009686866
Fax 6165327230
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Emergency Medicine in Alpena, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
30 Yrs +3.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.3 Yrs
State Avg: 17.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Alpena, MI (3151 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
82.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Farmer (30 Years) 30 Yrs
Alpena Specialty Average (26.3 Years) 26.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
99 93 $654.00 $120.46
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
62 57 $952.00 $174.70
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making
39 39 $390.00 $70.95
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
28 27 $1230.00 $209.97

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-12-01
Emergency Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License MI 5101013227

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License MI 5101013227

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Family Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Q00000X

State License MI 5101013227

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1942209010 (MI)
Medicaid State Provider ID
4336993 (MI)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
930109918
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield
KF013227

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ecs Northern Michigan Pc

416 Connable Ave, Petoskey, MI 497702212

Phone: 8002486777

Secondary Practice Locations

416 Connable Ave

Petoskey, MI 497702212

Phone: 8002486777

748 S Main St

Cheboygan, MI 497212220

Phone: 2314872490

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Emergency Medicine

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Steven Perry , DO

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1043205123

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. David Wilcox , DO

Family Medicine

NPI 1073512539

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

James Dernocoeur , PA

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1083609374

Physician Assistant

Dr. Mahmoud Saleh , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1083697122

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Brietta Allen , MSW

Social Worker

NPI 1093283673

Master of Social Work

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address December 01, 2025

Registered at 4100 EMBASSY DR SE STE 400, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 495462416 (Tel: 6168751845)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 01, 2025

Anesthesiology (License #5101013227 in MI)

NPI Profile Active April 18, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 18, 2008

Registered at 1501 W CHISHOLM ST, ALPENA, MI 497071401 (Tel: 8009686866)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 18, 2008

Registered at PO BOX 2347, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 495012347 (Tel: 8009686866)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 18, 2008

Recorded as KERWIN FARMER, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 18, 2008

Emergency Medicine (License #5101013227 in MI)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 18, 2008

Family Medicine (License #5101013227 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 20, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1942209010
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 20, 2005
Last Update: December 01, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

4100 Embassy Dr Se Ste 400

Grand Rapids, MI 495462416

Phone: 6168751845

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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