Gene Forrester, MD
NPI 1558345116 · Nephrology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gene Forrester, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1558345116).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558345116
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H9929 (TX)
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
446 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 163 | $362 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 117 | $116 |
| 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 | 86 | $16 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 44 | $301 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 36 | $78 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$362 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 48 | 15 |
| Allopurinol | 45 | 13 |
| Clonidine Hcl | 37 | 12 |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 35 | 12 |
| Gabapentin | 33 | — |
| Potassium Citratebrand: Potassium Citrate Er | 32 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 29 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$395 across 15 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
- 2021-07-09
- Certified
- 2021-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gene Forrester's NPI number?
- Gene Forrester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558345116, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gene Forrester's specialty?
- Gene Forrester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gene Forrester located?
- Gene Forrester's practice location on file with NPPES is 607 Timberdale Ln, Houston, TX 77090-3049.
- What is Gene Forrester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gene Forrester is (281) 440-3005.
- Does Gene Forrester accept Medicare?
- Gene Forrester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gene Forrester's NPI active?
- Yes — Gene Forrester's NPI (1558345116) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.