DR. ALEX FORSYTH MD
NPI 1407341357
Hospitalist in Evanston, IL

Active since June 23, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.08/100
CMS Quality Rating
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 1304, EVANSTON, IL 60201(847) 570-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 29, 2021, Jun 30, 2021, Jun 14, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Alex Forsyth Md NPPES

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

DR. ALEX FORSYTH MD (NPI 1407341357) is an individual hospitalist provider in Evanston, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036154975) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407341357
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEX FORSYTHCredential: MD
Location Address2650 RIDGE AVE STE 1304Evanston, IL 60201-1700
Mailing Address2650 Ridge Ave., Im Hospitalists Ste 4210Evanston, IL 60201-1718
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 13, 2021
NPI 1407341357 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in IL · 036154975
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 036154975 (IL)
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 1304, Evanston, IL 60201

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

Dr. Alex Forsyth 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 ID7618224825
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210716002641
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 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
54 services53 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
27 services27 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
21 services21 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
16 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Evanston, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number140010
Location2650 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60201 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

93.08/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.79
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Family Medicine
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 1304
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Internal Medicine
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 1304
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery)
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 1304
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Internal Medicine
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 1304
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Dentist (General Practice)
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 1304
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Family Medicine
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 1304
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Internal Medicine
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 1304
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 1304
EVANSTON, IL 60201

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1407341357, enumerated as an "individual" on June 23, 2018.

The provider is located at 2650 RIDGE AVE STE 1304 EVANSTON, IL 60201 and the phone number is (847) 570-2000.

Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Alex Forsyth is affiliated with: NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL.