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MS. KAREN CHARISSE FORBES PA-C
NPI 1972125557
Physician Assistant in Decatur, GA

Active since May 17, 2020PECOS Enrolled
1670 CLAIRMONT RD, DECATUR, GA 30033(678) 423-4970(678) 423-4977 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Ms. Karen Charisse Forbes Pa-c NPPES

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

MS. KAREN CHARISSE FORBES PA-C (NPI 1972125557) is an individual physician assistant in Decatur, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (3037) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972125557
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. KAREN CHARISSE FORBESCredential: PA-C
Location Address1670 CLAIRMONT RDDecatur, GA 30033-4004
Mailing Address1670 Clairmont RdDecatur, GA 30033-4004 · (678) 423-4970 · Fax (678) 423-4977
Phone(678) 423-4970
Fax(678) 423-4977
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMay 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1972125557 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 3037
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1670 CLAIRMONT RD, Decatur, GA 30033
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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)

Ms. Karen Charisse Forbes Pa-c 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 30033 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
$88.06 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.85 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $17.71 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

MRS. LAPARISIENNE MOORE-BROWN LMSW
Social Worker
1670 CLAIRMONT RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Dekalb County (404) 321-6111
BRANDON HAYGOOD
Social Worker
1670 CLAIRMONT RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Dekalb County (404) 321-6111
ARIANNE JAMES
Registered Nurse
1670 CLAIRMONT RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Dekalb County (404) 321-6111
KARLA MARIE GARCIA ORTIZ MD
Family Medicine
1670 CLAIRMONT RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Dekalb County (044) 680-7354
MRS. JENNIFER REBECCA MUNRO MS, CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1670 CLAIRMONT RD, ATLANTA VAMC CODE 126 AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH PATHOLOGY
DECATUR, GA 30033
Dekalb County (404) 417-2953
DR. NED WILSON HOLLAND MD
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
1670 CLAIRMONT RD, VAMC - 11B
DECATUR, GA 30033
Dekalb County (404) 321-6111
MR. ROOSEVELT N/A DAVIS RPH
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
1670 CLAIRMONT RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Dekalb County (404) 321-6111
CEDRELLA CAROL JONES-TAYLOR M.D.
Internal Medicine
1670 CLAIRMONT RD, PRIMARY CARE
DECATUR, GA 30033
Dekalb County (404) 321-6111

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 Karen Forbes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Forbes is 1972125557. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2020.

Where is Karen Forbes located?

Karen Forbes practices at 1670 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033. The listed phone number is (678) 423-4970.

What is Karen Forbes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Karen Forbes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Forbes is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Forbes was last updated on May 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.