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FORWARD FOCUS MEDICAL CARE LLC
NPI 1245314616
Internal Medicine in Lake Forest, IL

Active since October 24, 2006CLIA 14D1081974 · Waiver
990 S WAUKEGAN RD STE 200, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045(847) 234-8100(847) 234-8199 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 12, 2026, Dec 24, 2025, Sep 5, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2022).

About Forward Focus Medical Care Llc NPPES

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

FORWARD FOCUS MEDICAL CARE LLC (NPI 1245314616) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 30, 2028 and lists Gary Edward Schaffel, Chief Executive Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245314616
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameFORWARD FOCUS MEDICAL CARE LLC
Location Address990 S WAUKEGAN RD STE 200Lake Forest, IL 60045-2654
Mailing Address990 S Waukegan Rd Ste 200Lake Forest, IL 60045-2654 · (847) 234-8100 · Fax (847) 234-8199
Phone(847) 234-8100
Fax(847) 234-8199
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGary Edward SchaffelChief Executive Officer · (847) 234-8100
Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 12, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1245314616 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
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.
990 S WAUKEGAN RD STE 200, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Forward Focus Medical Care Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

9

Medicare enrollment records show 9 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Forward Focus Medical Care LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (9)

Steven Lasin, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1477574945
990 S WAUKEGAN RD STE 200
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-8100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Marissa Versalle, DO
Hospitalist
NPI 1669891107
990 S WAUKEGAN RD FL 2
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 861-0025
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gary Schaffel, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1336123884
990 S WAUKEGAN RD STE 200
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-8100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Alina Elperin, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1477831931
799 CENTRAL AVE STE 100
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 861-0025
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Smriti Goel, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1972559516
799 CENTRAL AVE STE 100
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 861-0025
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Daniel Goldstein, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1265401335
1622 WILLOW RD STE 101
Northfield, IL 60093
(224) 255-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Lane Phillips, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1083145940
1622 WILLOW RD STE 101
Northfield, IL 60093
(224) 255-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Steven Wolfman, D.O.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1184763542
1622 WILLOW RD STE 101
Northfield, IL 60093
(224) 255-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Michael Kraft, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1144725987
1475 E. BELVIDERE ROAD SUITE 385
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 535-7157
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 14D1081974

Forward Focus Medical Care L L C · Lake Forest, IL
Active · expires Mar 30, 2028
CLIA Number14D1081974
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 31, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 30, 2028
Laboratory DirectorGary E. Shaffel
Laboratory Phone(847) 234-8100
Laboratory LocationForward Focus Medical Care L L C990 S Waukegan Rd - Ste 200, Lake Forest, IL 60045
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Forward Focus Medical Care LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Forward Focus Medical Care LLC is 1245314616. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2006.

Where is Forward Focus Medical Care LLC located?

Forward Focus Medical Care LLC is located at 990 S Waukegan Rd Ste 200, Lake Forest, IL 60045. The listed phone number is (847) 234-8100.

What is Forward Focus Medical Care LLC's specialty?

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

Is Forward Focus Medical Care LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Forward Focus Medical Care LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Forward Focus Medical Care LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 9 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Forward Focus Medical Care LLC. 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. The largest specialties are Internal Medicine (6), Family Practice (2) and Hospitalist (1). Of these, 3 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Forward Focus Medical Care LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 14D1081974) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 30, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Forward Focus Medical Care LLC was last updated on January 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.