Forrest Lyon, MD
NPI 1881254431 · Family Medicine Physician · Tupelo, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Forrest Lyon, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Tupelo, MS (NPI 1881254431).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881254431
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 28274 (MS)
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
7 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
1,796 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 | 460 | $121 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 152 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 142 | $86 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 129 | $13 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 95 | $68 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 99 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 215 | 51 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 180 | 46 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 119 | 34 |
| Famotidine | 90 | 25 |
| Furosemide | 84 | 31 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 82 | 25 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 81 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$776 across 51 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
- 2019-06-17
- Last updated
- 2022-07-06
- Certified
- 2022-07-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Forrest Lyon's NPI number?
- Forrest Lyon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881254431, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Forrest Lyon's specialty?
- Forrest Lyon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Forrest Lyon located?
- Forrest Lyon's practice location on file with NPPES is 1665 S Green St, Tupelo, MS 38804-6556.
- What is Forrest Lyon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Forrest Lyon is (662) 377-2189.
- Does Forrest Lyon accept Medicare?
- Forrest Lyon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Forrest Lyon's NPI active?
- Yes — Forrest Lyon's NPI (1881254431) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.