Sean Forrest, MD
NPI 1740643899 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Kingsport, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sean Forrest, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Kingsport, TN (NPI 1740643899).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740643899
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 59287 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
5 documented practice locations
- 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,838 across 23 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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 320 E North AvePittsburgh, PA 15212-4756Phone: (412) 359-3836
- 979 E 3rd St Ste B-401Attn: Cindy Rudolph, Surgery ManagerChattanooga, TN 37403-2136Phone: (423) 778-7695
- 115 Judge Gresham Rd Ste aGray, TN 37615-6213Phone: (423) 467-3000
- 310 N State of Franklin Rd Ste 400Johnson City, TN 37604-6051Phone: (423) 979-6000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-05
- Last updated
- 2025-12-05
- Certified
- 2025-12-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sean Forrest's NPI number?
- Sean Forrest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740643899, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sean Forrest's specialty?
- Sean Forrest is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sean Forrest located?
- Sean Forrest's practice location on file with NPPES is 2050 Meadowview Pkwy, Kingsport, TN 37660-7475.
- What is Sean Forrest's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sean Forrest is (423) 230-5000.
- Does Sean Forrest accept Medicare?
- Sean Forrest is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sean Forrest's NPI active?
- Yes — Sean Forrest's NPI (1740643899) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.