Lloyd Forbes, MD
NPI 1700046950 · Hospitalist Physician · West Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lloyd Forbes, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in West Columbia, SC (NPI 1700046950).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700046950
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0116019989 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
1,100 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 635 | $77 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 179 | $111 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 171 | $116 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 77 | $167 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 25 | $49 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 34 | 33 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 27 | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 24 | 22 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 22 | 22 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 22 | 21 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 20 | 20 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$126 across 6 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
- 2008-06-11
- Last updated
- 2018-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lloyd Forbes's NPI number?
- Lloyd Forbes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700046950, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lloyd Forbes's specialty?
- Lloyd Forbes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lloyd Forbes located?
- Lloyd Forbes's practice location on file with NPPES is 2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169.
- What is Lloyd Forbes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lloyd Forbes is (803) 791-2480.
- Does Lloyd Forbes accept Medicare?
- Lloyd Forbes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lloyd Forbes's NPI active?
- Yes — Lloyd Forbes's NPI (1700046950) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.