Thomas Forest, M.D.
NPI 1760489637 · Urology Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Forest, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1760489637).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760489637
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 11767R (LA)
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
552 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 173 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 164 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 82 | $117 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 38 | $119 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 28 | $71 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 193 | 46 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 190 | 45 |
| Finasteride | 177 | 44 |
| Potassium Citratebrand: Potassium Citrate Er | 67 | 14 |
| Allopurinol | 45 | 11 |
| Cefdinir | 40 | 21 |
| Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystalbrand: Nitrofurantoin | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$120 across 3 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
- 2005-07-06
- Last updated
- 2013-09-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Forest's NPI number?
- Thomas Forest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760489637, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Forest's specialty?
- Thomas Forest is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Forest located?
- Thomas Forest's practice location on file with NPPES is 5000 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508-6984.
- What is Thomas Forest's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Forest is (337) 406-8009.
- Does Thomas Forest accept Medicare?
- Thomas Forest is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Forest's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Forest's NPI (1760489637) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-09-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.