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BRANDY M FORBES MSN, APRN, FNP-C
NPI 1417752353
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Hickory, NC

Active since February 14, 2025PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
701 1ST ST NW STE C, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 757-5220(828) 757-5212 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 7, 2025, Mar 18, 2025, Feb 14, 2025 (3 updates tracked since 2025).

About Brandy M Forbes Msn, Aprn, Fnp-c NPPES

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

BRANDY M FORBES MSN, APRN, FNP-C (NPI 1417752353) is an individual family provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5021726) and active in the NPI registry since February 2025. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Caldwell Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417752353
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameBRANDY M FORBESCredential: MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Location Address701 1ST ST NW STE CHickory, NC 28601-3762
Mailing Address6445 Valwood RdConover, NC 28613-8757 · (910) 388-4395
Phone(828) 757-5220
Fax(828) 757-5212
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 19, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 19, 2025
✔ NPI 1417752353 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5021726
701 1ST ST NW STE C, Hickory, NC 28601
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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

Brandy M Forbes Msn, Aprn, Fnp-c 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 ID9739677154
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251017004302
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Brandy Forbes reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Same address
Internal Medicine
701 1ST ST NW STE C
Hickory, NC 28601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 313 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801688445 (828) 757-5100

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.

Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lenoir, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340041
Location321 Mulberry St SWLenoir, NC 28645 · Caldwell County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28601 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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

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

CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.
Internal Medicine
701 1ST ST NW STE C
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 757-5100

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 Brandy Forbes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brandy Forbes is 1417752353. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2025.

Where is Brandy Forbes located?

Brandy Forbes practices at 701 1st St NW Ste C, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 757-5220.

What is Brandy Forbes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Brandy Forbes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brandy 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 organization bills Medicare for Brandy Forbes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brandy Forbes reassigns Medicare benefits to Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc. (Hickory, NC). The 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 Brandy Forbes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Brandy Forbes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brandy Forbes is affiliated with Caldwell Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brandy Forbes was last updated on August 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.