Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. Richard William Farnam, MD
Gynecology Physician in El Paso, TX · enumerated 2005.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1205818234
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Richard William Farnam
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 4501 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX, 79912
Phone (915) 533-5600
Fax (915) 533-5604
Enumeration date Nov 16, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Oct 29, 2021
Taxonomy & licenses
2088F0040X Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Urology) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License M0459 (TX) Secondary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
About the MD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8BZ576 | Other | TX | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Richard Farnam?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Richard Farnam is 1205818234, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Richard Farnam practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in El Paso, TX. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2021-10-29.