Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jeffrey Farnum, MD

Urology Physician · Cypress, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
21216 NORTHWEST FWY STE 440, Cypress, TX 77429
2818900911
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1992140081 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Farnum from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Farnum

Dr. Jeffrey Farnum is an urology physician in Cypress, TX, with 12 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Farnum performed 848 Medicare services across 667 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Farnum received a total of $3,178 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 71 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Farnum is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 12 years in practice▲ 848 Medicare services$ $3,178 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
848
Medicare services
Bottom 33% in TX for urology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
667
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~71 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)243$68$212
Bladder ultrasound after voiding229$8$112
New patient office visit (45-59 min)125$120$483
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)93$98$314
New patient office visit (30-44 min)48$85$317
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity46$101$401
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope41$181$1,081
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity23$59$211
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,178
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $454/year across 7 years
Top 50% in TX for urology physician
30
Companies
71
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,728 (85.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$450 (14.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$205
2023
$200
2022
$476
2021
$497
2020
$14
2019
$1,676
2018
$110

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$1,144
Coloplast Corp
$464
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$182
Boston Scientific Corporation
$181
Medtronic, Inc.
$167
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$134
PFIZER INC.
$75
180 Medical, Inc.
$67
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$62
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$58
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$53
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$53
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$51
COLOPLAST CORP
$43
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$42
Ethicon US, LLC
$35
ABBVIE INC.
$35
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$33
Ambu Inc.
$32
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$30
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$28
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$26
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$26
Photocure Inc
$25
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$24
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$23
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$20
AbbVie Inc.
$18
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 56.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
09 PROMO FLEX-X FLEX URETEROSCOPE · 22FR · 7.5F · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Altis · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axumin · BIOFIX · BOTOX · BRAC CDx · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · CYSTOSCOPE-URETHROSCOPE SHEATH ONLY · Cysview · ERLEADA · Echelon Flex · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · General - Kidney Stone Disease · GentleCath · INTERSTIM · Integra · LOFRIC · LUPRON DEPOT · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NEOX · NEPHROSCOPE MIP M · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PROVENGE · Prolaris · REZUM · SUTENT · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · TITAN · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (86%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $375 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology Physicians within 10 mi
82
Per 100K population
1.7
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
LONE STAR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CYPRESS
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Farnum is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Farnum experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Farnum performed 243 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Farnum receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Farnum received a total of $3,178 from 30 companies across 71 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Farnum's costs compare to other urology physicians in Cypress?
Dr. Farnum's average Medicare payment per service is $71. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Farnum) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →