Summary

Capital Internal Medicine is a comprehensive, physician-owned practice for the care and management of adult patients. The focus is on preventive and clinical medical care, and diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases, neurology and gynecology. Services include: clinical densitometry, endoscopy, cardiology testing, diabetes management, and pulmonary function testing. A certified asthma educator offers instruction on asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) management.

Dr. Farnum enjoys working with patients who have potentially infectious diseases, and helping design an intervention strategy to cure or stabilize the disease. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor in Internal Medicine at the College of Human Medicine and the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University.

MSU COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
medical school

MSU COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE/INGHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
internship

INGHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Internal Medicine)
residency

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 38 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • Lansing General Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Chris Robert Farnum has 3 locations

Capital Internal Medicine Associates Pc

3955 Patient Care Dr Ste ALansing, MI 48911
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Sparrow Hospital

1215 E Michigan AveLansing, MI 48912

Mclaren Greater Lansing

2900 Collins RdLansing, MI 48910

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Dr. Chris Robert Farnum, DODr. Erin Mercedes GriffithDr. Thomas Francis Curran, MDDr. Sandeep Banga, MD
Infectious DiseaseNurse PractitionerCritical Care MedicineCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
38 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Lansing , MILansing , MIAnn Arbor , MILansing , MI
Med School: Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth Med School: Maulana Azad Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Chris Robert Farnum

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - HMO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Health Alliance - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Physicians Health Plan
  • Physicians Health Plan - Medicare
  • Priority Health
  • Progressive
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • WPS Health Plan
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Chris Robert Farnum has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Chris Robert Farnum has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Fever
  • Hepatitis C
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)
  • Immunization
  • Infection
  • Internal Medicine
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Dr. Chris Robert Farnum holds an active medical license in the state of Michigan.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of Michigan that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lansing General Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1988.

NPI Number

Dr. Farnum's NPI number is 1770581621.

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