NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1962458380 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Kenneth Farmer, M.D.
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 1,420 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
380
Medicare Part D claims · 116 beneficiaries · Obstetrics Physician avg: 331
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% 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, 2024
What the federal data shows
Kenneth Farmer, M.D. filed 380 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Obstetrics Physician in Dothan, Alabama, prescribing 78% generic.
- 380
- Part D claims, 2024
- 78%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥56th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Kenneth Farmer, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1962458380), first enumerated 05/26/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 380 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$375.25 in reported industry payments (19 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1962458380 · Obstetrics Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1962458380
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 1,420
- RX-LIGHT 380
- BOOK-THIN 13 in Alabama
- PHOTO-ENUM Andrea Dobrenis · 2006
Kenneth Farmer, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
380 ≥ 56th percentile 56% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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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
380 15% 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).
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 22.0%
Obstetrics Physician average
22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 380 2024 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 2024.
380
Total Claims
$48K
Total Drug Cost
116
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 747.333
- Total Day Supply
- 20,661
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $40K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 16
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.09
- Gender Split
- 100% female / 0% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 42, 65-74: 54, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kenneth Farmer, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Estradiol
Estradiol
113 claims
- Clotrimazole-Betam… 37
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
37 claims
- Premarin 34
Premarin
34 claims
- Myrbetriq 25
Myrbetriq
25 claims
- Oxybutynin Chlorid… 24
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
24 claims
- Valacyclovir 16
Valacyclovir
16 claims
- Fluconazole 13
Fluconazole
13 claims
- Estradiol (Once We… 11
Estradiol (Once Weekly)
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Estradiol | 113 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 37 |
| Premarin Estrogens, Conjugated | 34 |
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 25 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride Er Oxybutynin Chloride | 24 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 16 |
| Fluconazole | 13 |
| Estradiol (Once Weekly) Estradiol | 11 |
* 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.
1,420
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
331
Avg Claims per Provider
Kenneth Farmer, M.D.'s 380 claims are above the specialty average of 331.
Nationwide Obstetrics Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Farmer, both outside Alabama so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
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.
One of 13 Obstetrics Physician providers enrolled in Alabama, 5 are shown here.
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 →
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 2024, Kenneth Farmer, M.D. wrote 380 Medicare Part D claims totaling $48K in drug costs for 116 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 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $40K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,420 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 331 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kenneth Farmer, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Kenneth Farmer, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, Premarin. 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 380 Part D claims and 116 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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