DR. AUSTIN FRAZER FORBES DO
NPI 1356962401
Surgery in Tacoma, WA

Active since April 29, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1708 YAKIMA AVE, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 382-8008 Get Directions Write a Review

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

About Dr. Austin Frazer Forbes Do NPPES

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

DR. AUSTIN FRAZER FORBES DO (NPI 1356962401) is an individual surgery provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (61066103) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356962401
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AUSTIN FRAZER FORBESCredential: DO
Location Address1708 YAKIMA AVETacoma, WA 98405-5307
Mailing Address1708 Yakima AveTacoma, WA 98405-5307
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 29, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 29, 2025
NPPES CertifiedDecember 29, 2025
✔ NPI 1356962401 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · 61066103
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.
1708 YAKIMA AVE, Tacoma, WA 98405

Other Identifiers 1

OtherYB334090IID · Drivers License

Accepted 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

Dr. Austin Frazer Forbes Do 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 ID6204259633
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250807003014
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Austin Forbes reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dermatology
165 N. UNIVERSITY AVE. FARMINGTON
Farmington, UT 84025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 2,620 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
50 N MEDICAL DR
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 751 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Salt Lake City, UT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number460009
Location50 North Medical DriveSalt Lake City, UT 84132 · Salt Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98405 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Surgery
1708 YAKIMA AVE
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pharmacist (Oncology)
1708 YAKIMA AVE, SUITE 203
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pharmacist
1708 YAKIMA AVE
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physical Therapist
1708 YAKIMA AVE
TACOMA, WA 98405
Internal Medicine
1708 YAKIMA AVE, STE 110
TACOMA, WA 98405
Optometrist
1708 YAKIMA AVE, STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pharmacist (Oncology)
1708 YAKIMA AVE, SUITE 203
TACOMA, WA 98405
Family Medicine
1708 YAKIMA AVE, STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98405

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 Austin Forbes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Austin Forbes is 1356962401. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 29, 2020.

Where is Austin Forbes located?

Austin Forbes practices at 1708 Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 382-8008.

What is Austin Forbes's specialty?

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

Is Austin Forbes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Austin Forbes 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 Austin Forbes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Austin Forbes reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Utah Adult Services (Farmington, UT) and University Of Utah Pediatric Services (Salt Lake City, UT). 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 Austin Forbes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Austin Forbes accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Molina Healthcare and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah list Austin Forbes 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 Austin Forbes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Austin Forbes is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Austin Forbes was last updated on December 29, 2025. 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.