DR. FORREST C. WELLS MD
NPI 1487117206
Emergency Medicine in Salt Lake City, UT

Active since April 09, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
30 N 1900 E RM 1C026, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132(801) 581-2272 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 21, 2020, Apr 9, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Forrest C. Wells Md NPPES

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

DR. FORREST C. WELLS MD (NPI 1487117206) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Salt Lake City, Utah, licensed in Utah (11899029-1205) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Fruita, and is a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487117206
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FORREST C. WELLSCredential: MD
Location Address30 N 1900 E RM 1C026Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0002
Mailing Address30 N 1900 E Rm 1c026Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0002 · (801) 581-2272
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOregon Health Sciences University School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2023
✔ NPI 1487117206 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in UT · 11899029-1205
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.
30 N 1900 E RM 1C026, Salt Lake City, UT 84132

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1300 W Ottley AveFruita, CO 81521-2118 · Phone (970) 858-2119 · Fax (970) 858-2743

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. Forrest C. Wells 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 ID9335567817
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220711000001
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Forrest Wells reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Critical Access
300 W OTTLEY AVE
Fruita, CO 81521
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1346095098 (Colorado)
  • 83 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
2635 N 7TH ST
Grand Junction, CO 81501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 49 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
401 CASTLE CREEK RD
Aspen, CO 81611
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 106 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.

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.
204 services199 patients
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only 93042
An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. 1 to 3 leads or sensors are placed on your body to capture this data. A physician then reviews the results to evaluate your heart's health.
157 services153 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.
116 services115 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.
38 services38 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 84132 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
$84.41 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.03
Typical copayment $21.10 (range $13.58 – $41.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.35 typical visit price
range $17.23 – $135.20
Typical copayment $24.08 (range $4.30 – $33.80)
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 17

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

Emergency Medicine
30 N 1900 E RM 1C026
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Emergency Medicine
30 N 1900 E RM 1C026
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Emergency Medicine
30 N 1900 E RM 1C026
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Emergency Medicine
30 N 1900 E RM 1C026
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Emergency Medicine
30 N 1900 E RM 1C026
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Emergency Medicine
30 N 1900 E RM 1C026
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Emergency Medicine
30 N 1900 E RM 1C026
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Emergency Medicine
30 N 1900 E RM 1C026
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132

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 Forrest Wells's NPI number?

The NPI number for Forrest Wells is 1487117206. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2019.

Where is Forrest Wells located?

Forrest Wells practices at 30 N 1900 E Rm 1c026, Salt Lake City, UT 84132. The listed phone number is (801) 581-2272.

What is Forrest Wells's specialty?

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

Is Forrest Wells enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Forrest Wells 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 Forrest Wells's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Forrest Wells reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Lower Valley Hospital Association (Fruita, CO), Colorado West Emergency Physicians, LLC (Grand Junction, CO) and Aspen Valley Hospital District (Aspen, CO). 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 Forrest Wells's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Forrest Wells accept?

Health plans from Select Health list Forrest Wells 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Forrest Wells was last updated on September 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.