Dr. Chris R Farnum

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 36+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Chris R Farnum, DO, is an Infectious Disease specialist in Lansing, Michigan. He attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Infectious Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Edward W Sparrow Hospital, Mclaren - Greater Lansing, Midmichigan Medical Center-Gratiot. Dr. Chris R Farnum also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Capital Internal Medicine Associates P.C. Dr. Chris R Farnum accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (517) 374-7600 to request Dr. Chris R Farnum the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 3955 Patient Care Way
Suite A
Lansing, MI 48911-4299

Phone 1: (517) 374-7600

Fax: (517) 374-1126
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Chris R Farnum
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5496855884
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Infectious Disease (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 36 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Chris R Farnum attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1988.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1770581621
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, November 18, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Chris R Farnum

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Chris R Farnum has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 36 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
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    Infectious Disease
    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Capital Internal Medicine Associates P.C


Practice Locations

3955 Patient Care Way
Suite A
Lansing, MI 48911-4299

Phone: (517) 374-7600
Fax: (517) 374-1126
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, November 18, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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