Lakenya Forthner, FNP-BC
NPI 1588974364 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lakenya Forthner, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1588974364).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588974364
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 790602 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 39 | 25 |
| Metformin Hcl | 26 | 11 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 24 | 14 |
| Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | 24 | — |
| Simvastatin | 23 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 19 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$154 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
- 2010-10-14
- Last updated
- 2011-09-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lakenya Forthner's NPI number?
- Lakenya Forthner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588974364, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lakenya Forthner's specialty?
- Lakenya Forthner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lakenya Forthner located?
- Lakenya Forthner's practice location on file with NPPES is 4660 Beechnut St Ste 218, Houston, TX 77096-1825.
- What is Lakenya Forthner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lakenya Forthner is (713) 521-0006.
- Does Lakenya Forthner accept Medicare?
- Lakenya Forthner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lakenya Forthner's NPI active?
- Yes — Lakenya Forthner's NPI (1588974364) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-09-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.