John Forage, MD
NPI 1942270038 · Hospitalist Physician · Amarillo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Forage, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Amarillo, TX (NPI 1942270038).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942270038
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q5186 (TX)
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
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
1,291 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 35 Minutes99232 | 564 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 327 | $112 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 220 | $108 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 90 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 63 | $165 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 68 | 32 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 55 | 30 |
| Potassium Chloride | 45 | 22 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 39 | 21 |
| Carvedilol | 36 | 20 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 31 | 17 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 24 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-23
- Last updated
- 2019-04-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Forage's NPI number?
- John Forage's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942270038, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Forage's specialty?
- John Forage is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Forage located?
- John Forage's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106-1799.
- What is John Forage's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Forage is (806) 212-2129.
- Does John Forage accept Medicare?
- John Forage is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Forage's NPI active?
- Yes — John Forage's NPI (1942270038) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.