Wendy H Farnsworth, M.D.
Wendy H Farnsworth is a Hospitalist based in Boston, MA with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Wendy H Farnsworth, M.D. practices as part of a group hospitalist practice in Boston, MA. Trained at University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine (class of 1980), she has been practicing for over 46 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Uses generic medications more than 50% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 254dNPPES updated 2025-09-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.28%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.8 pts)
3.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.6%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
477
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
280
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
396
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $14k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 1980
University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine
46 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Taxonomy: 208M00000X
Education & Training
University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine (Class of 1980)
Mailing address
147 Milk St Provider Enrollment - 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-4806
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospitalist Care With Wendy H Farnsworth
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Wendy H Farnsworth for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Boston 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 Wendy H Farnsworth
NPI records show Dr. Farnsworth as active with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 732-5500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Wendy H Farnsworth
Practice Location
75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115-6110
Mailing Address
147 Milk St Provider Enrollment - 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-4806
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