SEAN CURTIS FORREST MD
NPI 1740643899
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Kingsport, TN

Active since April 05, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY, KINGSPORT, TN 37660(423) 230-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 5, 2025, Dec 13, 2024, Jun 26, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2022).

About Sean Curtis Forrest Md NPPES

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

SEAN CURTIS FORREST MD (NPI 1740643899) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Kingsport, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (72047) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740643899
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameSEAN CURTIS FORRESTCredential: MD
Location Address2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWYKingsport, TN 37660-7475
Mailing Address1021 W Oakland Ave Ste 310Johnson City, TN 37604-2192 · (423) 952-2111
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 5, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1740643899 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 72047✔ Licensed in KY · 59287
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY, Kingsport, TN 37660

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1320 E North AvePittsburgh, PA 15212-4756 · Phone (412) 359-3836
Location 2979 E 3rd St Ste B-401, Attn: Cindy Rudolph, Surgery ManagerChattanooga, TN 37403-2136 · Phone (423) 778-7695
Location 3310 N State Of Franklin Rd Ste 400Johnson City, TN 37604-6051 · Phone (423) 979-6000
Location 4115 Judge Gresham Rd Ste AGray, TN 37615-6213 · Phone (423) 467-3000

Accepted 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

Sean Curtis Forrest 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 ID9335430743
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241212000648
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 Sean Forrest reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Cardiovascular Disease
2050 MEADOWVIEW PARKWAY
Kingsport, TN 37660
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 124 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bristol, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440012
LocationOne Medical Park BlvdBristol, TN 37620 · Sullivan County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kingsport, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440017
Location130 West Ravine RoadKingsport, TN 37662 · Sullivan County
Emergency services

Smyth County Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Marion, VA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490038
Location245 Medical Park DriveMarion, VA 24354 · Smyth County
Emergency services

Johnston Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Abingdon, VA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490053
Location16000 Johnston Memorial DriveAbingdon, VA 24211 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Clinch Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Richlands, VA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number490060
Location6801 Governor Gc Perry HighwayRichlands, VA 24641 · Tazewell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37660 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
$160.89 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $40.22 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Physician Assistant
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Clinical Nurse Specialist
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Specialist
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY
KINGSPORT, TN 37660

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 Sean Forrest's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sean Forrest is 1740643899. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2016.

Where is Sean Forrest located?

Sean Forrest practices at 2050 Meadowview Pkwy, Kingsport, TN 37660. The listed phone number is (423) 230-5000.

What is Sean Forrest's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Sean Forrest enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sean Forrest 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 Sean Forrest's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sean Forrest reassigns Medicare benefits to Wellmont Cardiology Services (Kingsport, TN). 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 Sean Forrest's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sean Forrest accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 3 other insurers list Sean Forrest 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.

Is Sean Forrest affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sean Forrest is affiliated with Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center, Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Smyth County Community Hospital, Johnston Memorial Hospital and Clinch Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sean Forrest was last updated on December 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.