Kenton Forte, M.D.
NPI 1326023953 · General Practice Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenton Forte, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1326023953).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326023953
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1656651 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
734 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 291 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 102 | $85 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 99 | $13 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 91 | $185 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 40 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 174 | 84 |
| Carvedilol | 164 | 66 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 152 | 81 |
| Irbesartan | 127 | 53 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 93 | 41 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 78 | 28 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 64 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$412 across 12 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
- 2005-12-06
- Last updated
- 2014-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenton Forte's NPI number?
- Kenton Forte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326023953, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenton Forte's specialty?
- Kenton Forte is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenton Forte located?
- Kenton Forte's practice location on file with NPPES is 964 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209-1806.
- What is Kenton Forte's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenton Forte is (716) 886-4202.
- Does Kenton Forte accept Medicare?
- Kenton Forte is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenton Forte's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenton Forte's NPI (1326023953) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.