Dawn E. Farwell, APN-CNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Dawn E. Farwell is a Clinical Nurse Specialist based in Evanston, IL with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(847) 570-1700Evanston, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across IL can see Dawn E. Farwell, APN-CNS in person in Evanston or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Rush Medical College of Rush University (class of 1996), she has been practicing for over 30 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.09/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 32% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 13 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers in ILSee all Clinical Nurse Specialist in Evanston30+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Recent · 52dNPPES updated 2026-04-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201-1718

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

93.09/100

Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

35

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

14

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

30

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
66%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+23%)57%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+2%)51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+14%)46%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1996

    Rush Medical College

  2. Board certified · Mar 31, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Clinical Nurse SpecialistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A registered nurse who, through a graduate degree program in nursing, or through a formal post-basic education program or continuing education courses and clinical experience, is expert in a specialty area of nursing practice within one or more of the components of direct patient/client care, consultation, education, research and administration.

Taxonomy: 364S00000X

Education & Training

Rush Medical College of Rush University (Class of 1996)

Virtual Clinical Nurse Specialist Care With Dawn E. Farwell

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Dawn E. Farwell for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Evanston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dawn E. Farwell

NPI records show Dr. Farwell as active with telehealth listed in Evanston, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 570-1700.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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