James Forrest, PA
NPI 1790893006 · Physician Assistant · Huntersville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Forrest, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Huntersville, NC (NPI 1790893006).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790893006
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-00503 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
542 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 221 | $101 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 122 | $133 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 97 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 36 | $71 |
| X-Ray of Upper Spine, 4-5 Views72050 | 19 | $42 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 66 | 30 |
| Methylprednisolone | 55 | 52 |
| Diazepam | 23 | 20 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 22 | 16 |
| Celecoxib | 19 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 17 | 16 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 14 | 11 |
| Meloxicam | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$200 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
- 2006-08-27
- Last updated
- 2024-02-29
- Certified
- 2024-01-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Forrest's NPI number?
- James Forrest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790893006, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Forrest's specialty?
- James Forrest is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Forrest located?
- James Forrest's practice location on file with NPPES is 10314 Hamptons Park Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078-7217.
- What is James Forrest's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Forrest is (704) 831-4100.
- Does James Forrest accept Medicare?
- James Forrest is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Forrest's NPI active?
- Yes — James Forrest's NPI (1790893006) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.