Dr. Christopher Farmer, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
20+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
2 locations
About Dr. Christopher Farmer
Christopher Farmer, M.D. is a healthcare provider practicing in Columbia, MO.
Specialty Definition
A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
26
Years Experience
2
Locations
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Primary Specialty
Orthopedic SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
Class of 2000
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 2001022823 | Family Medicine |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Christopher Farmer
With 20 years of practice, Dr. Christopher Farmer is an established orthopedic surgery provider, M.D., after earning their medical degree at University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 2000. Dr. currently practices across 2 facilities, including Columbia Orthopaedic Group, Llp in Columbia, Missouri. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013951250, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Christopher Farmer as a moderate-volume orthopedic surgery provider, treating approximately 942 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 17K services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates balanced experience across typical Medicare conditions.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Orthopedic Surgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 65201
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Christopher Farmer
What does Dr. Christopher Farmer specialize in?
Dr. Christopher Farmer specializes in Orthopedic Surgery.
Where does Dr. Christopher Farmer practice?
Dr. Christopher Farmer practices at Columbia Orthopaedic Group, Llp in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. is also affiliated with 1 additional facility, listed below.
Does Dr. Christopher Farmer accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Christopher Farmer accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 942 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Christopher Farmer's NPI number?
Dr. Christopher Farmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013951250. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Christopher Farmer been practicing?
Dr. Christopher Farmer has approximately 20 years of practice experience, having graduated from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 2000.