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2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1962458380 M.D.
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Obstetrics Physician in Dothan, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,396 in Obstetrics Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
369
Medicare Part D claims · 100 beneficiaries · Obstetrics Physician avg: 319
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$375.25
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kenneth Farmer, M.D. filed 369 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obstetrics Physician in Dothan, Alabama, prescribing 76% generic.
- 369
- Part D claims, 2023
- 76%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Kenneth Farmer, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
369 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kenneth Farmer, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Kenneth Farmer, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Obstetrics Physician
Medicare Part D claims
369 16% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Obstetrics Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Obstetrics Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Kenneth Farmer, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Obstetrics Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1118 ROSS CLARK CIR, Dothan, AL, 36301, with a listed phone of (334) 793-3900. NPI 1962458380 was issued on 05/26/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 369 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 100 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $54K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
Obstetrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,396 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 319 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1962458380 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Obstetrics Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/26/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kenneth Farmer, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Women's Medical Center, PC
Dothan, AL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Kenneth Farmer, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$375
Largest payer
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Kenneth Farmer, M.D. - brand share 24.0%
Obstetrics Physician average
24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 369 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
369
Total Claims
$54K
Total Drug Cost
100
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 632
- Total Day Supply
- 16,904
- Brand vs Generic
- 24% brand / 76% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $41K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $13K
- Opioid Claims
- 11 (3.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 26
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 61.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.25
- Age Distribution
- <65: 44, 65-74: 41, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kenneth Farmer, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Estradiol
Estradiol
86 claims
- Myrbetriq 31
Myrbetriq
31 claims
- Clotrimazole-Betam… 18
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
18 claims
- Oxybutynin Chlorid… 17
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
17 claims
- Valacyclovir 17
Valacyclovir
17 claims
- Acyclovir 12
Acyclovir
12 claims
- Medroxyprogesteron… 12
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Estradiol | 86 |
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 31 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 18 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride Er Oxybutynin Chloride | 17 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 17 |
| Acyclovir | 12 |
| Medroxyprogesterone Acetate | 12 |
| Premarin "Estrogens | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Obstetrics Physician Overview
How Kenneth Farmer, M.D. fits within the Obstetrics Physician landscape nationally.
1,396
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider
Kenneth Farmer, M.D.'s 369 claims are above the specialty average of 319.
Nearby Obstetrics Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Farmer.
Dr. Jeffrey Collins
MD
Anniston, AL
Dr. Jack Freeman
M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Zachary Gentry
MD
Birmingham, AL
Atalya Jones
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Kathryn Santoro
M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Compare Obstetrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenneth Farmer, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Kenneth Farmer, M.D. specializes in Obstetrics Physician and practices in Dothan, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Kenneth Farmer, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kenneth Farmer, M.D. wrote 369 Medicare Part D claims totaling $54K in drug costs for 100 beneficiaries.
Where is Kenneth Farmer, M.D. located? ▼
Kenneth Farmer, M.D. is located at 1118 ROSS CLARK CIR, Dothan, AL, 36301. Phone: (334) 793-3900.
What is Kenneth Farmer, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Kenneth Farmer, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962458380, issued on 05/26/2006.
Does Kenneth Farmer, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kenneth Farmer, M.D.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $41K in brand drug costs.
Does Kenneth Farmer, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kenneth Farmer, M.D. had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,396 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kenneth Farmer, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kenneth Farmer, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Myrbetriq, Clotrimazole-Betamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kenneth Farmer, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Kenneth Farmer, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 369 Part D claims and 100 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kenneth Farmer, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Kenneth Farmer, M.D.'s NPI is 1962458380 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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