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- Richlands location main office
1 Clinic Dr, Claypool Hill, Richlands, VA 24641 - La Follette location
130 Independence Ln, La Follette, TN 37766
About Dr. Forehand
Based in Richlands, VA, John R. Forehand, MD is listed in the NPI registry under allergy & immunology. John graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1974. John is also listed as specializing in pulmonary disease. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 61 Medicare patients across 3,017 services. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, test for allergy using allergenic extract, and professional service for multiple injections of allergen. NPI 1902888258 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (276) 964-1229
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 CLINIC DR CLAYPOOL HILL
Richlands, VA 24641
130 Independence Ln
La Follette, TN 37766
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Allergy and Immunology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Asthma
- Eczema
- Food allergies
- Hives
- Seasonal allergies
Allergies
- Angioedema
- Cockroach Allergy
- Histamine Intolerance
- Oral Allergy Syndrome
- Red Meat Allergy
Digestive
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
Drug allergies
- Sulfa Drug Allergy
Drug allergy
- Aspirin Allergy
- Drug Allergies
- Penicillin Allergy
- Vaccine Allergy
Emergency
- Severe Allergic Shock
Environmental
- Dust Mite Allergy
- Insect Sting Allergy
- Latex Allergy
- Mold Allergy
- Pet Allergies
Eye
- Eye Allergies
Food allergies
- Egg Allergy
- Milk Allergy
- Peanut Allergy
- Shellfish Allergy
- Soy Allergy
- Tree Nut Allergy
- Wheat Allergy
Immune conditions
- Low White Blood Cell Count
Immunology
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency
- Frequent Infections
- Hereditary Angioedema
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
- Weak Immune System
Lung conditions
- Allergic Asthma
- Wheezing
Respiratory
Sinus
- Chronic sinusitis
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal polyps
- Nonallergic rhinitis
- Post-Nasal Drip
Sinus conditions
- Sinus Headaches
Skin
- Cold Allergy
- Contact dermatitis
- Nickel Allergy
- Sun Allergy
Skin conditions
- Chronic itching
- Poison Ivy Rash
- Skin Writing Rash
Procedures & services
Breathing & Airway
Most searched procedures
- Allergy testing
- Immunotherapy
- Patch testing
Allergy treatments
- Allergy Drops
- Asthma Biologics
- Food Desensitization
- Peanut Allergy Pill Treatment
- Sublingual Dust Mite Treatment
- Under-The-Tongue Allergy Tablets
Diagnostic
- Asthma challenge test
- Drug Challenge Test
- Exercise Challenge Breathing Test
- Exhaled nitric oxide test
- Ice Cube Test for Cold Allergy
- Immune System Blood Test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Oral Food Challenge
- Peak Flow Test
- Penicillin Allergy Testing
- Spirometry
- Tryptase Blood Test
- Vaccine Challenge Test
- Vaccine Response Antibody Test
Infusion
- C1 Esterase Inhibitor Infusion
- IVIG Infusion
- Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin Infusion
Medication therapy
- Fasenra Injections
- Nucala Injections
- Tezspire Injections
Medications
- Dupixent Injections
- Targeted therapy
- Xolair Injections
Preventive
- Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan
- Epinephrine Autoinjector Training
Respiratory
- Inhaler technique instruction
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment
Tests
- Allergy Blood Testing
- Allergy Skin Prick Test
- Blood Component Allergy Test
- Complement Blood Test
- Eosinophil Blood Count
- Intradermal Allergy Test
- Pulmonary function test
- Skin Test For Metal Allergy
- Total IgE Blood Test
Treatment
- Aspirin Desensitization
- Dietary Allergen Elimination Plan
- Drug Desensitization Protocol
- Sinus Rinse Training
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,017 services · 61 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
1,553 | More often than most peers in Allergy & Immunology |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
1,371 | As often as other peers in Allergy & Immunology |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
93 | Less often than most peers in Allergy & Immunology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1974 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens 7
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Forehand's specialty?
Dr. Forehand is an allergist in Richlands, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Allergy & Immunology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Forehand?
Dr. Forehand is listed at 1 Clinic Dr Claypool Hill, Richlands, VA 24641. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Forehand?
The number on file is (276) 964-1229. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Forehand's NPI number?
Dr. Forehand's National Provider Identifier is 1902888258. 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
What is Dr. Forehand's medical education?
Dr. Forehand attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 1974. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Forehand been practicing?
Dr. Forehand has 52 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1974, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Forehand known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Forehand provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and test for allergy using allergenic extract. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Forehand confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Forehand. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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