Nicholas Forde, MD
NPI 1821023862 · Family Medicine Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Forde, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1821023862).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821023862
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G79972 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 126 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 481 | 137 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 446 | 113 |
| Metformin Hcl | 256 | 70 |
| Gabapentin | 254 | 55 |
| Losartan Potassium | 244 | 68 |
| Lisinopril | 244 | 66 |
| Simvastatin | 191 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$411 across 18 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
- 2006-07-11
- Last updated
- 2024-04-26
- Certified
- 2024-04-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Forde's NPI number?
- Nicholas Forde's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821023862, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Forde's specialty?
- Nicholas Forde is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Forde located?
- Nicholas Forde's practice location on file with NPPES is 4241 Florin Rd Ste 240, Sacramento, CA 95823-2535.
- What is Nicholas Forde's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Forde is (916) 737-5555.
- Does Nicholas Forde accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Forde is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Forde's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Forde's NPI (1821023862) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.