DOROTHY CHIABI FORCHU NP
NPI 1982272431
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Phoenix, AZ

Active since June 11, 2021PECOS Enrolled
SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL SERVICES INC, 1601 W DESERT COVE AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85029(602) 943-0726 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 11, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dorothy Chiabi Forchu Np NPPES

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

DOROTHY CHIABI FORCHU NP (NPI 1982272431) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (257863) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982272431
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameDOROTHY CHIABI FORCHUCredential: NP
Location AddressSOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL SERVICES INC, 1601 W DESERT COVE AVEPhoenix, AZ 85029
Mailing Address8032 Branch Hollow TrlFort Worth, TX 76123-5002 · (817) 724-2451
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMay 27, 2021
✔ NPI 1982272431 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 257863
SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL SERVICES INC, Phoenix, AZ 85029

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 (PECOS)

Dorothy Chiabi Forchu Np is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1658774476
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210730000803
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Dorothy Forchu reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Specialist
11221 N 28TH DR BLDG E
Phoenix, AZ 85029
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 137 clinicians in this Medicare group
Mental Health
1000 JEFFERSON ST STE 2C
Lynchburg, VA 24504
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 33 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85029 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
$85.89 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

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 Dorothy Forchu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dorothy Forchu is 1982272431. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2021.

Where is Dorothy Forchu located?

Dorothy Forchu practices at Southwest Behavioral Services Inc 1601 W Desert Cove Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029. The listed phone number is (602) 943-0726.

What is Dorothy Forchu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Dorothy Forchu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dorothy Forchu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Dorothy Forchu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dorothy Forchu reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Southwest Behavioral Health Services, Inc. (Phoenix, AZ) and Thrive Counseling LLC (Lynchburg, VA). Each 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 Dorothy Forchu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Dorothy Forchu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 6 other insurers list Dorothy Forchu 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 Dorothy Forchu was last updated on June 11, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.