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- 2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109
About Dr. Forde
Wayne A. Forde, MD practices family practice in Cleveland, OH. Wayne is a 1990 graduate of State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine. Wayne is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Wayne provided 786 services to 601 patients. The services billed most often include physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and administration of pneumococcal, influenza, hepatitis b, and/or covid-19 vaccine inside a patient's home; reported only once per individual home per date of service when such vaccine administration(s) are performed at the patient's home. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831207687.
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
- (216) 778-7800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2500 METROHEALTH DR
Cleveland, OH 44109
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
786 services · 601 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Sarscv2 vac 30mcg trs-suc im | Treatment | 91320 |
79 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose | Treatment | 90480 |
79 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Influenza vaccine, inactivated | Treatment | 90653 |
42 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Influenza vaccine, trivalent derived from cell cultures | Treatment | 90661 |
33 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians | Billing code | G0179 |
134 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
90 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Administration of pneumococcal, influenza, hepatitis b, and/or covid-19 vaccine inside a patient's home; reported only once per individual home per date of service when such vaccine administration(s) are performed at the patient's home | Billing code | M0201 |
89 | Too few peers to compare |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
82 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
60 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
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 family practices at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other family practices in Cleveland 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Forde specialize in?
Dr. Forde is a family practice in Cleveland, OH. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Forde located?
Dr. Forde is listed at 2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Forde's phone number?
The number on file is (216) 778-7800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Forde?
Dr. Forde's National Provider Identifier is 1831207687. 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. Forde go to medical school?
Dr. Forde attended State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Forde have?
Dr. Forde has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Forde do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Forde performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as sarscv2 vac 30mcg trs-suc im and admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Forde's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Forde. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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