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- 4004 Dupont Cir, Suite 220, Louisville, KY 40207
About Dr. Forwith
Keith D. Forwith, MD practices otolaryngology in Louisville, KY. Keith is a 1996 graduate of University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Keith is also listed as specializing in specialist and otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows Keith provided 2,626 services to 1,089 patients. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, professional service for multiple injections of allergen, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467458083.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (502) 893-0159
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4004 DUPONT CIR SUITE 220
Louisville, KY 40207
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,626 services · 1,089 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
73 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
64 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
49 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth | Procedure | 10006 |
40 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
28 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia | Procedure | 69433 |
21 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands | Procedure | 60500 |
15 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Destruction of surface soft tissue of nasal passages | Procedure | 30802 |
14 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Destruction of nasal nerve by heat using an endoscope | Procedure | 31242 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
94 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
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.
Other ENT doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other ENT doctors in Louisville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 6
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Forwith specialize in?
Dr. Forwith is an ENT doctor in Louisville, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Forwith located?
Dr. Forwith is listed at 4004 Dupont Cir Suite 220, Louisville, KY 40207. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Forwith's phone number?
The number on file is (502) 893-0159. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Forwith?
Dr. Forwith's National Provider Identifier is 1467458083. 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. Forwith go to medical school?
Dr. Forwith attended University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Forwith have?
Dr. Forwith has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Forwith do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Forwith performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue and ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and professional service for multiple injections of allergen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Forwith's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Forwith. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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