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Donald N Forthal, MD

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About Dr. Forthal

Donald N Forthal, MD practices infectious disease in Orange, CA. Medicare claims data shows Donald N provided 135 services to 111 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215017363.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 1979

Specialty

Infectious Disease (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon GMedical Board of California
No. 44065CurrentExpires Nov 2028Since 1981
CA licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 000000G44065As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1215017363Issued 2006

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Forthal?

Dr. Forthal is an infectious disease specialist in Orange, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Infectious Disease”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Forthal's address?

Dr. Forthal is listed at Uci Medical Center 101 the City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Forthal?

The number on file is (714) 456-8978. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Forthal?

Dr. Forthal's National Provider Identifier is 1215017363. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

Where did Dr. Forthal train?

Dr. Forthal attended Other, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Forthal have?

Dr. Forthal has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Dr. Forthal perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Forthal the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Forthal. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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