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FOREST GENERAL SURGERY, PC
NPI 1073071254
Surgery in Wytheville, VA

Active since March 07, 2019
1787 W LEE HWY, WYTHEVILLE, VA 24382(276) 228-1050(855) 352-6646 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Forest General Surgery, Pc NPPES

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

FOREST GENERAL SURGERY, PC (NPI 1073071254) is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Wytheville, Virginia and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. The organization lists Christopher Lee Downing, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073071254
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Legal Business NameFOREST GENERAL SURGERY, PC
Location Address1787 W LEE HWYWytheville, VA 24382-1437
Mailing Address1787 W Lee HwyWytheville, VA 24382-1437 · (276) 228-1050 · Fax (855) 352-6646
Phone(276) 228-1050
Fax(855) 352-6646
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialChristopher Lee DowningPresident · (276) 228-1050
Enumeration DateMarch 7, 2019
✔ NPI 1073071254 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1787 W LEE HWY, Wytheville, VA 24382
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Forest General Surgery, Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Forest General Surgery, PC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Christopher Downing, DO
General Surgery
NPI 1396763835
1787 W LEE HWY STE 3
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-1050
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

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 Forest General Surgery, PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Forest General Surgery, PC is 1073071254. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 7, 2019.

Where is Forest General Surgery, PC located?

Forest General Surgery, PC is located at 1787 W Lee Hwy, Wytheville, VA 24382. The listed phone number is (276) 228-1050.

What is Forest General Surgery, PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Forest General Surgery, PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Forest General Surgery, PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Forest General Surgery, PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (General Surgery) reassigns their Medicare billing to Forest General Surgery, PC. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Forest General Surgery, PC was last updated on March 7, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years 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.