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GEORGE P FORREST MD
NPI 1235121351
Internal Medicine in Albany, NY

Active since August 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
326 S PEARL ST, ALBANY, NY 12202(518) 449-0100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 21, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

About George P Forrest Md NPPES

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

GEORGE P FORREST MD (NPI 1235121351) is an individual internal medicine provider in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (140796) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235121351
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameGEORGE P FORRESTCredential: MD
Location Address326 S PEARL STAlbany, NY 12202-1914
Mailing AddressPo Box 14890Albany, NY 12212-4890 · (518) 525-5634
Phone(518) 449-0100
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 21, 2020
✔ NPI 1235121351 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 140796
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationTaxonomy 208100000X · License 140796-1 (NY)
326 S PEARL ST, Albany, NY 12202
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00900330NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

George P Forrest 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 ID1557557436
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101118000780
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 95886
This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves inserting a small needle into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. This complete study helps diagnose issues with nerves or muscles, providing valuable data for your treatment plan.
74 services42 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
54 services21 patients
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study 95885
This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves placing tiny needles into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. It's a limited study, meaning only specific muscles are tested. This helps identify any muscle or nerve dysfunction.
48 services26 patients
Nerve conduction, 3-4 studies 95908
Nerve conduction studies are tests that measure how well your nerves are working. In a 3-4 studies procedure, electrical signals are sent through 3-4 nerves. The speed and strength of the signal's travel is recorded to detect any nerve damage or dysfunction.
19 services19 patients
Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies 95909
Nerve conduction studies involve testing the speed and strength of signals traveling through your nerves. This helps identify any nerve damage or dysfunction. For 5-6 studies, this means multiple nerves will be tested. Small electrodes are placed on your skin to send and receive signals, causing minimal discomfort.
19 services19 patients
Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies 95910
Nerve conduction studies involve testing the speed and strength of signals traveling through your nerves. This helps doctors identify nerve damage. In a 7-8 study procedure, 7-8 specific nerves are tested. You may feel a mild, brief tingling or shock during the test.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Albany Medical Center Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albany, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330013
Location43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34Albany, NY 12208 · Albany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12202 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
37%178 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
41%70 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
99%3,583 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
73%562 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%315 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
95%526 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
81%489 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
56%525 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
98%525 patients5/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
22%525 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LISA MADDEN
Health Educator
326 S PEARL ST
ALBANY, NY 12202
Albany County (518) 449-0100
MAMOON DAAS M.D.
Family Medicine
326 S PEARL ST, ST. PETER'S HOSPITAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
ALBANY, NY 12202
Albany County (518) 449-0100
MS. SUSAN CZARNECKI LASKER FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
326 S PEARL ST
ALBANY, NY 12202
Albany County (518) 449-0100
ASHLEY ANN PENALBERTH ARROYO
Community Health Worker
326 S PEARL ST
ALBANY, NY 12202
Albany County (646) 549-3834
MS. MARIANNE TSIKITAS R.D., C.D.N.
Dietitian, Registered
326 S PEARL ST, ST. PETER'S HOSPITAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
ALBANY, NY 12202
Albany County (518) 449-0100
KATHY RISTAU
Health Educator
326 S PEARL ST
ALBANY, NY 12202
Albany County (518) 449-0100
NICOLE NELSON
Health Educator
326 S PEARL ST
ALBANY, NY 12202
Albany County (518) 449-0100
CYNTHIA ROSE RENAULD-LANSING D.O.
Family Medicine
326 S PEARL ST, ST. PETER'S HOSPITAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
ALBANY, NY 12202
Albany County (518) 449-0100

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 George Forrest's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Forrest is 1235121351. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2005.

Where is George Forrest located?

George Forrest practices at 326 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202. The listed phone number is (518) 449-0100.

What is George Forrest's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is George Forrest enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Forrest 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.

Is George Forrest affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, George Forrest is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Forrest was last updated on February 21, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.