Physician Profile
William C. Forsythe, DO
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Forsythe
William C. Forsythe, DO practices emergency medicine in Kennewick, WA. William is also listed as specializing in family medicine and geriatric medicine. Medicare claims data shows William provided 15,143 services to 3,196 patients. The services billed most often include residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes, management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes, and chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 30 minutes provided personally by health care professional, per calendar month. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982643565.
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
- (509) 735-6900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
415 N MORAIN ST
Kennewick, WA 99336
888 Swift Blvd
Richland, WA 99352
1268 Lee Blvd
Richland, WA 99352
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Emergency 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
Abdomen & Digestion
- Appendicitis
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Vomiting or throwing up blood
Allergy & Immune
- Angioedema
Allergy & Immunology
- Severe Allergic Reaction
Bites & Stings
- Snake Bite or Venomous Sting
- Spider or insect sting reaction
Blood & Circulation
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Fainting and syncope
- Seizure in Child
- Severe headache or sudden migraine
- Status epilepticus
- Stroke
- Transient ischemic attack
Breathing
- Choking or swallowed object
- Coughing up blood
- Severe asthma attack
- Shortness of breath
Digestion & Stomach
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute gallbladder inflammation
- Bowel obstruction
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nosebleeds
Endocrine & Metabolic
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- Dangerously low blood sugar
Environmental
- Heat stroke
- Hypothermia and frostbite
Eye Care
- Open-globe eye injury
Eye Emergency
General Emergency
- Severe dehydration
- Uncontrolled bleeding
Heart & Chest
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Heart palpitations
Heart & Circulation
- Dangerous high blood pressure
Heart & Lungs
Infections & Illness
- High fever
- Sepsis or blood infection
Injuries & Trauma
- Animal or dog bite
- Bone fractures
- Deep cut or wound
- Dislocated joint
- Severe burn
- Sprains and muscle strains
- Traumatic brain injury
Lungs & Breathing
- Collapsed lung
Men's Health
- Testicular torsion
Poisoning & Environmental
- Smoke Inhalation
Poisoning & Toxins
- Drug overdose or poisoning
Skin & Infections
- Skin abscess or boil
Spine & Back
Urinary & Bladder
- Inability to pee
Urinary & Kidney
Women's Health
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
Procedures & services
Abdominal Procedures
Airway & Breathing
- Emergency surgical airway
Anesthesia & Sedation
Breathing & Airway
- Breathing Treatment
- Emergency intubation
Critical Care
- Blood transfusion
- Central line placement
- Chest tube insertion
- CPR and defibrillation
Diagnostics
- Lumbar puncture
- Rapid blood work
Digestive Care
- Urgent upper endoscopy
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nasal packing for nosebleed
Eye & ENT
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Eye Care
- Emergency Eye Flushing
Heart & Diagnostics
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- EKG
Heart Care
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
Imaging & Diagnostics
- Emergency CT scan
- Emergency MRI scan
- Emergency ultrasound
- Emergency X-ray
Injections & Vaccines
- Rabies shot series
- Tetanus shot
Kidney Care
- Emergency dialysis
Lung & Respiratory
- Chest Needle Decompression
- Draining lung fluid
Medications
- Emergency epinephrine injection
- IV medication for severe nausea
- IV medication for severe pain
Mental Health
- Emergency psychiatric evaluation
Minor Procedures
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Tick Removal
- Urinary catheter insertion
Minor Trauma
- Stuck ring removal
Orthopedic Procedures
Orthopedics
- Popping a dislocated joint back in place
- Splinting and temporary casting
Poisoning & Toxicology
- Antivenom treatment
Specialized Care
- Sexual assault forensic exam
Stroke & Vascular
- Clot busting medication for stroke
Supportive Care
Toxicology
- Narcan overdose reversal
- Stomach pumping or activated charcoal
Women's Health
- Emergency pelvic exam
Wound Care
- Burn dressing and care
- Skin glue for cuts
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
- Wound cleaning and debridement
- Wound stapling
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
15,143 services · 3,196 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
741 | More than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
619 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
611 | More than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11045 |
376 | More than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11045 |
172 | More than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound | Procedure | 17250 |
103 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99349 |
3,776 | More than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes | Office visit | 99458 |
1,542 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 30 minutes provided personally by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99437 |
973 | Too few peers to compare |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
847 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
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.
Other emergency physicians in Kennewick 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 10 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1990 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 2
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Forsythe specialize in?
Dr. Forsythe is an emergency physician in Kennewick, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Emergency Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Forsythe located?
Dr. Forsythe is listed at 415 N Morain St, Kennewick, WA 99336. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Forsythe's phone number?
The number on file is (509) 735-6900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Forsythe?
Dr. Forsythe's National Provider Identifier is 1982643565. 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. Forsythe go to medical school?
Dr. Forsythe attended Other, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Forsythe have?
Dr. Forsythe has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Forsythe do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Forsythe performs procedures including removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails and removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Forsythe's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Forsythe. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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