Forest Weir
NPI 1053844738 · Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician · Augusta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Forest Weir is a Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider in Augusta, GA (NPI 1053844738).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053844738
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35.141898 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) PhysicianPrimary207YX0007XLicense 96205 (GA)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
106 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 27 | $64 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Head and Neck Soft Tissue76536 | 25 | $25 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 25 | $126 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 15 | $78 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 14 | $62 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $25–$126 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$499 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 619 19th Street SBirmingham, AL 35249-1900Phone: (205) 934-4011
- 222 Piedmont AveSuite 5200Cincinnati, OH 45219-4231Phone: (864) 415-7455
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-10
- Last updated
- 2023-08-11
- Certified
- 2023-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Forest Weir's NPI number?
- Forest Weir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053844738, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Forest Weir's specialty?
- Forest Weir is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Forest Weir located?
- Forest Weir's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912-1900.
- What is Forest Weir's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Forest Weir is (706) 721-8623.
- Does Forest Weir accept Medicare?
- Forest Weir is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Forest Weir's NPI active?
- Yes — Forest Weir's NPI (1053844738) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.