Burt Forgason, M.D.
NPI 1144292921 · Family Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Burt Forgason, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1144292921).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144292921
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- H0990 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
425 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 210 | $92 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 96 | $130 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 40 | $23 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 | $129 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 29 | $29 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 81 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 166 | 43 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 165 | 43 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 163 | 41 |
| Losartan Potassium | 116 | 34 |
| Simvastatin | 96 | 28 |
| Azithromycin | 92 | 67 |
| Allopurinol | 88 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$163 across 3 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-06
- Last updated
- 2010-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Burt Forgason's NPI number?
- Burt Forgason's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144292921, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Burt Forgason's specialty?
- Burt Forgason is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Burt Forgason located?
- Burt Forgason's practice location on file with NPPES is 14441 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079-6744.
- What is Burt Forgason's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Burt Forgason is (281) 493-1230.
- Does Burt Forgason accept Medicare?
- Burt Forgason is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Burt Forgason's NPI active?
- Yes — Burt Forgason's NPI (1144292921) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.