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JOSEPH DAVIDSON FORBES MD
NPI 1780654756
Internal Medicine in Nashville, TN

Active since January 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2933 BERRY HILL DR STE A, NASHVILLE, TN 37204(615) 385-7001(615) 535-5954 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Joseph Davidson Forbes Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH DAVIDSON FORBES MD (NPI 1780654756) is an individual internal medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (TN024968) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780654756
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH DAVIDSON FORBESCredential: MD
Location Address2933 BERRY HILL DR STE ANashville, TN 37204-3126
Mailing Address2933 Berry Hill Dr Ste ANashville, TN 37204-3126 · (615) 385-7001 · Fax (615) 535-5954
Phone(615) 385-7001
Fax(615) 535-5954
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateJanuary 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 24, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1780654756 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · TN024968
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.
2933 BERRY HILL DR STE A, Nashville, TN 37204
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3339316TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph Davidson Forbes 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 ID2466414412
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041101001204
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 37204 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

PREVENTIVE HEALTH INITIATIVE
Registered Nurse
2933 BERRY HILL DR STE A
NASHVILLE, TN 37204
Davidson County (615) 200-7122

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 Joseph Forbes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Forbes is 1780654756. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 24, 2006.

Where is Joseph Forbes located?

Joseph Forbes practices at 2933 Berry Hill Dr Ste A, Nashville, TN 37204. The listed phone number is (615) 385-7001.

What is Joseph Forbes's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Forbes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph 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.

What insurance does Joseph Forbes accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Joseph Forbes 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 Joseph Forbes was last updated on October 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.