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Unclaimed ProfileAbout FOREST
Thomas J Forest, M.D. practises urology in Lafayette, LA. Thomas is a 1990 graduate of Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Forest's specialty?
Dr. Forest is an urology in Lafayette, LA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “UROLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Forest?
Dr. Forest is listed at 5000 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY BUILDING 16, Lafayette, LA 70508. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Forest?
The number on file is (337) 406-8009. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Forest?
Dr. Forest's National Provider Identifier is 1760489637. 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. Forest's medical education?
Dr. Forest attended Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Forest have?
Dr. Forest has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Forest known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Forest performs procedures including insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (337) 406-8009
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5000 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY BUILDING 16
Lafayette, LA 70508
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
552 services · 421 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
11 |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
173 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
164 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
82 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
38 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
28 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
26 |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
19 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
11 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 1
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Also at this address 4
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Other urology specialists in Lafayette 8
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Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
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Class of 1990 at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
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Also performs Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
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