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Active NPI 1245850783 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William Reed Farmer , MD

Surgery • Rochester, MN

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Farmer, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Surgery in Rochester, MN. Practice services are available at 200 1ST ST SW under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

200 1st St Sw

Rochester, MN 559050001

Telephone 5072842511
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Rochester, MN

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 14.2 Yrs
State Avg: 23.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
216 Specialists

Practicing in Rochester, MN (770 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
6.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-07-31
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MN 82971

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IA R-12285

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Secondary Practice Locations

1111 6th Ave

Des Moines, IA 503142613

Phone: 5156432261

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Emily Leasure , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1003005836

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nathanael Bailey

Pathology - Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine

NPI 1003013814
Nicole Nipper , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003016940

Nurse Practitioner

Brandi D'souza , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003019696

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Kim Schutterle , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1003027087

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1003036427

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 31, 2026

Registered at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 559050001 (Tel: 5072842511)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 31, 2026

Registered at PO BOX 860912, PROVIDER ENROLLMENT - RST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554860912 (Tel: 5072842511)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 31, 2026

Surgery (License #82971 in MN)

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Updated Practice Location June 24, 2021

Registered at 1111 6TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 503142613 (Tel: 5156432261)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 24, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 1475, DES MOINES, IA 503051475 (Tel: 5156432261)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 24, 2021

Surgery (License #R-12285 in IA)

NPI Profile Active April 24, 2020

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 24, 2020

Registered at 1 BAYLOR PLZ, HOUSTON, TX 770303411 (Tel: 7137985928)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 24, 2020

Registered at 3920 LOVERS LN, DALLAS, TX 752257102 (Tel: 2149660508)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 24, 2020

Recorded as WILLIAM FARMER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 24, 2020

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 24, 2020

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245850783
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 24, 2020
Last Update: July 31, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 860912, Provider Enrollment - Rst

Minneapolis, MN 554860912

Phone: 5072842511

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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