Michael Forte, MD
NPI 1437544723 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Akron, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Forte, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Akron, OH (NPI 1437544723).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437544723
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
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
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
487 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 101 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 88 | $121 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 40 | $8 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 40 | $202 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 39 | $10 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 | 37 | $11 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 228 | 82 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 222 | 54 |
| Prednisone | 83 | 48 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 70 | 15 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 67 | 19 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 64 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,693 across 51 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
- 2015-04-02
- Last updated
- 2021-08-24
- Certified
- 2021-08-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Forte's NPI number?
- Michael Forte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437544723, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Forte's specialty?
- Michael Forte is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Forte located?
- Michael Forte's practice location on file with NPPES is 75 Arch St Ste 501, Akron, OH 44304-1434.
- What is Michael Forte's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Forte is (330) 319-9700.
- Does Michael Forte accept Medicare?
- Michael Forte is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Forte's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Forte's NPI (1437544723) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.