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DR. PATRICIA LAUREN FOREST M.D.
NPI 1710085337
Internal Medicine in Temple, TX

Active since September 20, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1901 S. 1ST STREET, TEMPLE, TX 76504(254) 778-4811(254) 743-0135 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 7, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Patricia Lauren Forest M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PATRICIA LAUREN FOREST M.D. (NPI 1710085337) is an individual internal medicine provider in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (G8839) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710085337
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PATRICIA LAUREN FORESTCredential: M.D.
Location Address1901 S. 1ST STREETTemple, TX 76504
Mailing Address3105 Stratford DrTemple, TX 76502-3083 · (254) 778-4811 · Fax (254) 743-0135
Phone(254) 778-4811
Fax(254) 743-0135
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 7, 2017
✔ NPI 1710085337 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · G8839
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.
1901 S. 1ST STREET, Temple, TX 76504
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Patricia Lauren Forest M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76504 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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

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

DR. ANSUYA NIRANJAN DESAI M.D.
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
1901 S. 1ST STREET
TEMPLE, TX 76504
Bell County (254) 743-1920

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 Patricia Forest's NPI number?

The NPI number for Patricia Forest is 1710085337. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006.

Where is Patricia Forest located?

Patricia Forest practices at 1901 S. 1st Street, Temple, TX 76504. The listed phone number is (254) 778-4811.

What is Patricia Forest's specialty?

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

Is Patricia Forest enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Patricia Forest is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Patricia Forest was last updated on November 7, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.