Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kevin Farnsworth, DDS

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry · San Antonio, TX
Low-engagement
1130 E. SONTERRA BLVD SUITE 100, San Antonio, TX 78258
2104976688
In practice since 2018 (7 years)
NPI: 1528538113 verify on NPPES ↗
Moderate
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 2 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. Farnsworth 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. Farnsworth

Dr. Kevin Farnsworth is an orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics dentistry in San Antonio, TX, with 7 years of NPI registration.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Farnsworth received a total of $4,583 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 72 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics dentistry. 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. Farnsworth is Moderate — 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.

✓ 7 years in practice $4,583 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,583
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $764/year across 6 years
Top 9% in TX for orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics dentistry
11
Companies
72
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
$4,583 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,716
2023
$757
2022
$625
2021
$490
2020
$276
2019
$719

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
American Orthodontics Corporation
$988
Align Technology, Inc.
$967
Ormco Corporation
$934
GC America Inc.
$708
Forestadent USA, Inc.
$437
World Class Technology Corporation
$384
3M Company
$64
LIGHTFORCE ORTHODONTICS, INC.
$44
Solventum Corporation
$32
Nobel Biocare USA
$19
USA ANGELALIGN TECHNOLOGY CORP
$8
Top 3 companies account for 63.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3M · A-Fit · APC Flash-Free Clarity ADVANCED · Bio-Active · Chic · Clarity Aligners · DQ · EMPOWER-METAL · G-PREMIO BOND · Invisalign · Invisalign First - Comprehensive · LIGHTFORCE ORTHODONTIC SYSTEM · NOBELACTIVE · PITTS21 PRO · SPARK · Touch Up
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics dentistry in TX.

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Geographic Context

Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics dentistrists within 10 mi
115
Per 100K population
5.6
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment — Not enrolled N/A
Practice Data — No data N/A
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 2 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Moderate. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Farnsworth is an orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics dentistry, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of TX peers.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Farnsworth receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Farnsworth received a total of $4,583 from 11 companies across 72 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.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Moderate for Dr. Farnsworth) 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 ↗, 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 →