Alfred Forrest, MD
NPI 1629343215 · Family Medicine Physician · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alfred Forrest, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Salinas, CA (NPI 1629343215).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629343215
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G37501 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 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
351 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 | 139 | $133 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 60 | $171 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 49 | $64 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 34 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 30 | $91 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 80 | 67 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 17 | — |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 16 | — |
| Amoxicillin | 13 | 13 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 12 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 12 | — |
| Gabapentin | 12 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-03-14
- Last updated
- 2023-08-29
- Certified
- 2023-08-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alfred Forrest's NPI number?
- Alfred Forrest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629343215, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alfred Forrest's specialty?
- Alfred Forrest is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alfred Forrest located?
- Alfred Forrest's practice location on file with NPPES is 1756 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906-5103.
- What is Alfred Forrest's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alfred Forrest is (831) 443-8200.
- Does Alfred Forrest accept Medicare?
- Alfred Forrest is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alfred Forrest's NPI active?
- Yes — Alfred Forrest's NPI (1629343215) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.