KATHY FORRED MD
NPI 1376633032
Emergency Medicine in Wichita, KS

Active since October 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
550 N HILLSIDE ST, WICHITA, KS 67214(316) 962-2239 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Kathy Forred Md NPPES

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

KATHY FORRED MD (NPI 1376633032) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Wichita, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (0418110) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wesley Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376633032
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameKATHY FORREDCredential: MD
Location Address550 N HILLSIDE STWichita, KS 67214-4910
Mailing AddressPo Box 548Wichita, KS 67201-0548 · (316) 962-2239
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)Graduated 1977
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1376633032 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in KS · 0418110
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
550 N HILLSIDE ST, Wichita, KS 67214

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINB91126KS
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified040296KS

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kathy Forred 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 ID1052346640
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100226000284
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
224 services220 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
89 services86 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
55 services55 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
32 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Wesley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wichita, KS
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number170123
Location550 N Hillside StreetWichita, KS 67214 · Sedgwick County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 67214 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
$81.98 typical visit price
range $53.00 – $161.67
Typical copayment $20.49 (range $13.25 – $40.41)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.12 typical visit price
range $16.88 – $132.11
Typical copayment $23.53 (range $4.22 – $33.02)
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.

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.

Hospitalist
550 N HILLSIDE ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Physician Assistant
550 N HILLSIDE ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Physician Assistant
550 N HILLSIDE ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
550 N HILLSIDE ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
550 N HILLSIDE ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Physician Assistant
550 N HILLSIDE ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Physician Assistant
550 N HILLSIDE ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care)
550 N HILLSIDE ST
WICHITA, KS 67214

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 Kathy Forred's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathy Forred is 1376633032. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.

Where is Kathy Forred located?

Kathy Forred practices at 550 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67214. The listed phone number is (316) 962-2239.

What is Kathy Forred's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Kathy Forred enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathy Forred 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.

What insurance does Kathy Forred accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. list Kathy Forred 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 Kathy Forred affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kathy Forred is affiliated with Wesley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathy Forred was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.