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- 109 E 89Th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
About Dr. Forgey
William W. Forgey, M.D. practices general practice in Merrillville, IN. William is a 1975 graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine. William is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, William cared for 116 Medicare patients across 170 services. The services billed most often include 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', established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508800814.
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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
- (219) 769-6055
- Email not available
Practice Locations
109 E 89TH AVE
Merrillville, IN 46410
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Practice 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
Blood disorders
Bone health
Brain & Nerves
Digestive Health
- Acid reflux
- Constipation
- Viral gastroenteritis
Digestive health
- Food Poisoning
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
Ear, Nose & Throat
Endocrine
- Hyperthyroidism
Eye Care
Foot & Ankle
General Health
Heart & Circulation
Infections
- COVID-19
- Mononucleosis
Joint & Muscle
Lungs & Breathing
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Men's Health
Mental Health
Pain
Pain & Joints
Skin
Skin & Hair
Sleep
Urinary & Kidney
Weight & Metabolism
Women's Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Dermatology
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Skin biopsy
Diagnostic testing
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
- Heart monitor
- Spirometry
Ear, Nose & Throat
Exams & Clearances
- DOT Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Sports physical
Heart & Circulation
Hormone therapy
- Hormone replacement therapy
Infections & Screening
- Cholesterol Check
- COVID-19 testing
- STI Testing
- Urine Drug Screen
Injections
- Antibiotic Injection
Lab tests
- Rapid flu test
- Rapid Mono Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Urinalysis
- Vaccine Titer Test
Lungs & Breathing
- Breathing Treatment
Men's Health
- Prostate exam
Mental health
- Mental Health Evaluation
Minor Surgery
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Mole removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Wart Removal
Pain & Injections
Pain & Joints
- Splinting of minor injuries
Pain management
Physical exams
- Daycare Physical
Prescriptions & Medications
- Prescription Refill
Preventive care
- Colon cancer screening consult
Preventive Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Sleep
- At-Home Sleep Study Ordering
Vaccines
- HPV vaccine
- Routine Vaccines
- Shingles And Senior Vaccinations
- Tetanus shot
- Travel vaccines
Weight & Metabolism
- Weight loss medication consult
Women's Health
- Birth control counseling
- Depo Shot
- IUD Removal
- Pap smear
- Pelvic exam
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
Wound Care
- Burn and Wound Care
- Minor laceration repair
- Suture removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
170 services · 116 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' | Billing code | G2211 |
69 | As often as other peers in General Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
69 | Less often than most peers in General Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
32 | Less often than most peers in General Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1975 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is William W. Forgey?
William W. Forgey is a general practitioner in Merrillville, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Practice”.
NPI registry
What is William W. Forgey's address?
William W. Forgey is listed at 109 E 89Th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with William W. Forgey?
The number on file is (219) 769-6055. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is William W. Forgey's NPI number?
William W. Forgey's National Provider Identifier is 1508800814. 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 William W. Forgey train?
William W. Forgey attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1975. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has William W. Forgey been practicing?
William W. Forgey has 51 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1975, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does William W. Forgey perform?
According to Medicare billing data, William W. Forgey 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
Has William W. Forgey confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by William W. Forgey. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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