Dr. Melvin Farnsworth, O.D.
20+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. Melvin Farnsworth
Melvin Farnsworth, O.D. is a healthcare provider practicing in Anacortes, WA.
Specialty Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
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Location
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States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Credentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
No education details on file.
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1542 | Optometrist |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Melvin Farnsworth
With 20 years of practice, Dr. Melvin Farnsworth is an established healthcare provider, O.D.,. Dr. currently practices at Public Hospital District No 2 Skagit County Washington in Anacortes, Washington. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366519050, 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. Melvin Farnsworth as a lower-volume healthcare provider, treating approximately 45 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 76 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
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Where does Dr. Melvin Farnsworth practice?
Dr. Melvin Farnsworth practices at Public Hospital District No 2 Skagit County Washington in Anacortes, Washington.
Does Dr. Melvin Farnsworth accept Medicare?
CartoChrome does not have a verified Medicare assignment record for Dr. Melvin Farnsworth. CMS opt-out records should be checked directly, and patients should call the practice to confirm Medicare acceptance for their specific plan.
What is Dr. Melvin Farnsworth's NPI number?
Dr. Melvin Farnsworth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366519050. 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. Melvin Farnsworth been practicing?
Dr. Melvin Farnsworth has approximately 20 years of practice experience.