MR. MICHAEL R. FORBES CFNP
NPI 1881687242
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Columbus, KS

NPI Status: Active since August 31, 2005

Contact Information

120 W PINE ST
COLUMBUS, KS
ZIP 66725
Phone: (620) 429-2101
Fax: (620) 429-2106

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Family

About MICHAEL FORBES

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Forbes, a provider established in Columbus, Kansas with a medical specialization in Nurse Practitioner, focusing in family . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1881687242 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363LF0000X with license number 74904 (KS). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1881687242
Provider Name
MR. MICHAEL R. FORBES CFNP
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
120 W PINE ST COLUMBUS, KS 66725
Location Phone
(620) 429-2101
Location Fax
(620) 429-2106
Mailing Address
3011 N MICHIGAN ST PITTSBURG, KS 66762
Mailing Phone
(620) 231-9873
Mailing Fax
(620) 429-2106
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-31-2005
Last Update Date
11-17-2020
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A nurse practitioner (NP) like Michael Forbes is an experienced registered nurse with a master’s or doctoral degree and advanced clinical training. Nurse practitioners can work in many different specialties including primary care, pediatrics, cardiology, emergency, women’s health, oncology or geriatrics. Nurse practitioners provide services like physical exams, order laboratory tests, manage diseases, write prescriptions, etc.

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Secondary Locations

  • 106 NW Veterans Blvd
    Miami, OK 74354
    (918) 238-3074

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Nurse Practitioner Family

Taxonomy Code
363LF0000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
74904
License State
KS

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1363LF0000XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Nurse Practitioner
Family

61786 (OK)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
100456320EMEDICAID (05)KS 
1881687242MEDICAID (05)MO 
1881687242OTHER (01)KSBCBS KS
110931005OTHER (01)KSPART B MEDICARE

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Automated urinalysis test

An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.

This service was performed 22 times for 16 patients

Hemoglobin a1c level

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.

This service was performed 30 times for 18 patients

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1881687242, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
2
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 7 → 14 → 5 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 24 = 68

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1881687242.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
120 W PINE ST
COLUMBUS, KS 66725
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
120 W PINE ST
COLUMBUS, KS 66725
Nurse Practitioner
120 W PINE ST
COLUMBUS, KS 66725
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
120 W PINE ST
COLUMBUS, KS 66725

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1881687242, enumerated as an "individual" on August 31, 2005.

The provider is located at 120 W PINE ST COLUMBUS, KS 66725 and the phone number is (620) 429-2101.

Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363LF0000X and a focus in Family.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.