Dr Kenneth D Farr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Springfield, IL

Dr Kenneth D Farr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Springfield, Illinois. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Prairie Eye Center, Ltd and his current practice location is 2020 W Iles Ave, Springfield, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (217) 698-3030.

Dr Kenneth D Farr is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 16864) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1740366244.

Contact Information

Dr Kenneth D Farr, MD
2020 W Iles Ave,
Springfield, IL 62704-4174
(217) 698-3030
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kenneth D Farr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience32 Years
Location2020 W Iles Ave, Springfield, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Kenneth D Farr attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740366244
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/06/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688606833
  • Enrollment ID: I20230303001325

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kenneth D Farr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740366244NPI-NPPES
003184541AMedicaidGA
003184541BMedicaidGA
GP6817OtherSCMEDICAID, GROUP
SC5426E499OtherSCMEDICARE PTAN
P01512723OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
168641MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 16864 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Prairie Eye Center, Ltd650777982418

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NamePrairie Eye Center, Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447222864
PECOS PAC ID: 6507779824
Enrollment ID: O20031111000811

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Kenneth D Farr, MD
10 William Pope Drive, Sungate Medical Center,
Bluffon, SC 29909

Ph: (843) 842-2020
Dr Kenneth D Farr, MD
2020 W Iles Ave,
Springfield, IL 62704-4174

Ph: (217) 698-3030

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