Rachel Forbes, MD
NPI 1871640755 · Transplant Surgery Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rachel Forbes, MD is a Transplant Surgery Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1871640755).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871640755
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Transplant Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 44866 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
250 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 50 Minutes99233 | 48 | $115 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 46 | $47 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 34 | $67 |
| Preparation of Donor Kidney for Transplantation50323 | 27 | $90 |
| Transplantation of Donor Kidney50360 | 27 | $2,238 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 102 | 42 |
| Valganciclovir Hcl | 97 | 43 |
| Nystatin | 65 | 41 |
| Omeprazole | 50 | 25 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 17 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 16 | — |
| Carvedilol | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$145 across 1 record (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 (1)
- 2601 TvcNashville, TN 37232-0001Phone: (615) 322-4916
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-04
- Last updated
- 2022-03-25
- Certified
- 2022-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rachel Forbes's NPI number?
- Rachel Forbes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871640755, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rachel Forbes's specialty?
- Rachel Forbes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Transplant Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rachel Forbes located?
- Rachel Forbes's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-0001.
- What is Rachel Forbes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rachel Forbes is (615) 936-2000.
- Does Rachel Forbes accept Medicare?
- Rachel Forbes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rachel Forbes's NPI active?
- Yes — Rachel Forbes's NPI (1871640755) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.