Byron Carlson, MD
NPI 1548377120 · Family Medicine Physician · Forest City, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Byron Carlson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Forest City, IA (NPI 1548377120).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548377120
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 24816 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,546 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 867 | $90 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 675 | $15 |
| Anticoagulant Management of Patient Taking Warfarin93793 | 189 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 170 | $61 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 169 | $120 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 169 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 725 | 168 |
| Lisinopril | 630 | 142 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 434 | 100 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 391 | 93 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 373 | 94 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 351 | 44 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-23
- Last updated
- 2021-01-26
- Certified
- 2021-01-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Byron Carlson's NPI number?
- Byron Carlson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548377120, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Byron Carlson's specialty?
- Byron Carlson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Byron Carlson located?
- Byron Carlson's practice location on file with NPPES is 635 E US Hwy, Forest City, IA 50436-0000.
- What is Byron Carlson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Byron Carlson is (641) 585-2904.
- Does Byron Carlson accept Medicare?
- Byron Carlson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Byron Carlson's NPI active?
- Yes — Byron Carlson's NPI (1548377120) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.