DR. MICHAEL FORTE D.O.
NPI 1588002604
Internal Medicine in Pueblo, CO

Q: What is Michael Forte's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Forte is 1588002604. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2013.

Q: What is Michael Forte's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Forte was last updated on June 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since June 11, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

311 W 14TH ST, PUEBLO, CO 81003(719) 595-7585 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Michael Forte D.o. NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL FORTE D.O. (NPI 1588002604) is an individual internal medicine provider in Pueblo, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (4751) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Fruita, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588002604

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL FORTECredential: D.O.

Location Address311 W 14TH STPueblo, CO 81003-2705

Mailing Address311 W 14th StPueblo, CO 81003-2705

Phone(719) 595-7585

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateJune 11, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 2024

NPPES CertifiedJune 26, 2024

✔ NPI 1588002604 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in CO · 4751

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

311 W 14TH ST, Pueblo, CO 81003

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1300 W Ottley AveFruita, CO 81521-2118 · Phone (970) 858-2186 · Fax (970) 858-2208

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Select Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael Forte D.o. 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 ID1456593383

PECOS Enrollment IDI20181203001724

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 Michael Forte reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Intermountain Medical Group Grand Junction, LLC

127 mi

Neurological Surgery

711 N TAYLOR ST
Gunnison, CO 81230

Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
438 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1710591508 (970) 642-4803

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.

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.

145 services88 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.

29 services16 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726

This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.

14 services14 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.

14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 81003 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

$132.55 typical visit price

range $58.06 – $174.82

Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$102.03 typical visit price

range $18.88 – $142.79

Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$768.64 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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