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VINNETTE THERESA FORDE MD
NPI 1033174164
Hospitalist in Chicago, IL

Active since April 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 E CHESTNUT ST APT 1516, CHICAGO, IL 60611(859) 221-0275 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 29, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 17, 2024, May 16, 2023, Mar 5, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Vinnette Theresa Forde Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

VINNETTE THERESA FORDE MD (NPI 1033174164) is an individual hospitalist provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Kentucky (36273) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Fhn Memorial Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033174164
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameVINNETTE THERESA FORDECredential: MD
Location Address200 E CHESTNUT ST APT 1516Chicago, IL 60611-2328
Mailing Address200 E Chestnut StChicago, IL 60611-2356 · (859) 221-0275
Phone(859) 221-0275
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 29, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 29, 2025
✔ NPI 1033174164 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 36273
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 36273 (KY), 036163633 (IL)
200 E CHESTNUT ST APT 1516, Chicago, IL 60611
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Vinnette T Little Md

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1800 Rose StLexington, KY 40536-7001 · Phone (859) 323-6047 · Fax (859) 257-3873
Location 23700 W 203rd St Ste 111Olympia Fields, IL 60461-1182 · Phone (708) 852-2973 · Fax (708) 679-2513

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid64026156KY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Vinnette Theresa Forde Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3274626015
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230531001337
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Vinnette Forde reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Specialty Physicians Of Illinois, LLC
28 mi
Urgent Care
20180 S LAGRANGE RD
Frankfort, IL 60423
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 148 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962024612 (815) 464-2010
Freeport Regional Health Care Foundation
106 mi
Family Medicine
1036 W STEPHENSON ST
Freeport, IL 61032
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 391 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457337016 (815) 599-6000
Freeport Memorial Hospital
106 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
1045 W STEPHENSON ST
Freeport, IL 61032
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 478 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447228788 (815) 599-6000
Sound Physicians Of Illinois, LLC
263 mi
Hospitalist
12303 DE PAUL DR
Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 419 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043598865 (314) 344-6000
Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
317 mi
Internal Medicine
2333 ALUMNI PARK PLZ, SUITE 200
Lexington, KY 40517
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 1,502 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326091448 (859) 257-7910

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
184 services167 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
169 services168 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Fhn Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Freeport, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number140160
Location1045 West Stephenson StreetFreeport, IL 61032 · Stephenson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights

Acute Care Hospitals · Olympia Fields, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140172
Location20201 S Crawford AvenueOlympia Fields, IL 60461 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60611 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Vinnette Forde's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vinnette Forde is 1033174164. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2006. The provider is also known as Vinnette T Little MD.

Where is Vinnette Forde located?

Vinnette Forde practices at 200 E Chestnut St Apt 1516, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (859) 221-0275.

What is Vinnette Forde's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Vinnette Forde enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vinnette Forde is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Vinnette Forde's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vinnette Forde reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Specialty Physicians Of Illinois, LLC (Frankfort, IL), Freeport Regional Health Care Foundation (Freeport, IL), Freeport Memorial Hospital (Freeport, IL), Sound Physicians Of Illinois, LLC (Bridgeton, MO) and Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc (Lexington, KY). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Vinnette Forde's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vinnette Forde accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and Ambetter of Tennessee list Vinnette Forde as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Vinnette Forde affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vinnette Forde is affiliated with Fhn Memorial Hospital and Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vinnette Forde was last updated on August 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.