Otis Forrester, FNP-C
NPI 1447362736 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Otis Forrester, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1447362736).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447362736
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29396 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,248 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 | 604 | $98 |
| Chronic Pain Management and Treatment, Monthly Bundle Including, Diagnosis; Assessment and Monitoring; Administration of a Validated Pain Rating Scale Or Tool; the Development, Implementation, Revision, And/Or Maintenance of a Person-Centered Care Plan ThaG3002 | 536 | $65 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 204 | $59 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 86 | $195 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0481 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 985 | 197 |
| Gabapentin | 880 | 178 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 845 | 173 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 468 | 82 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 461 | 104 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 243 | 53 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$282 across 14 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 (3)
- 4962 Battlefield PkwyRinggold, GA 30736-8071Phone: (423) 498-2000Fax: (423) 498-2001
- 2550 Executive Park Drive NeCleveland, TN 37311Phone: (423) 339-9581
- 2130 Chambliss Ave NwCleveland, TN 37311-3839Phone: (423) 498-2000Fax: (423) 498-2001
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2026-02-23
- Certified
- 2026-02-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Otis Forrester's NPI number?
- Otis Forrester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447362736, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Otis Forrester's specialty?
- Otis Forrester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Otis Forrester located?
- Otis Forrester's practice location on file with NPPES is 6141 Shallowford Rd Ste 100, Chattanooga, TN 37421-1663.
- What is Otis Forrester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Otis Forrester is (423) 498-2000.
- Does Otis Forrester accept Medicare?
- Otis Forrester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Otis Forrester's NPI active?
- Yes — Otis Forrester's NPI (1447362736) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.