Joseph J Farris, M.D.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry & Neurology

Joseph J Farris is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist based in Marion, OH with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY

(740) 383-7910Marion, OH
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Joseph J Farris, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 25+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Ohio Medical University in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 87.66/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in Ohio
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 51% of MIPS-scored doctors in Ohio
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 11 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in OHSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Marion25+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1628dNPPES updated 2021-12-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio

Contact & Location

Practice Location

990 S Prospect St Ste 3, Marion, OH 43302-6283

Fax: (740) 375-8129
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Ohio, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

87.66/100

Ohio avg: 85.7 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Ohio

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.4%

Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.6 pts)

Better than 74% of reporting doctors in Ohio

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

86

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

277

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,641

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $374k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.

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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+34%)66%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-15%)55%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
47%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Tobacco Use Disorder
42%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$465 received from industry

44 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Joseph J Farris's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2001

    Ohio Medical University

  2. Board certified · Dec 6, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 25 years in practice

    Experienced

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.

Taxonomy: 2084P0804X

Education & Training

Ohio Medical University (Class of 2001)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 7527, Dublin, OH 43017-0727

Differs from practice location

Virtual Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care With Joseph J Farris

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph J Farris for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Marion 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 Joseph J Farris

NPI records show Dr. Farris as active with telehealth listed in Marion, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (740) 383-7910.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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