John Forney, M.D.
NPI 1548240559 · Family Medicine Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Forney, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1548240559).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548240559
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23885 (SC)
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
1,913 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 679 | $120 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 246 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 162 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 161 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 103 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 90 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 172 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 952 | 167 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 844 | 144 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 611 | 105 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 398 | 81 |
| Omeprazole | 360 | 82 |
| Famotidine | 356 | 67 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$156 across 2 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
- 2006-01-18
- Last updated
- 2017-01-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Forney's NPI number?
- John Forney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548240559, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Forney's specialty?
- John Forney is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Forney located?
- John Forney's practice location on file with NPPES is 8761 Dorchester Rd Suite 230, Charleston, SC 29420.
- What is John Forney's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Forney is (843) 471-2273.
- Does John Forney accept Medicare?
- John Forney is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Forney's NPI active?
- Yes — John Forney's NPI (1548240559) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.