Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lindsy Forbess, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Los Angeles, CA

  • NPI 1972764116
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8631 W 3Rd St, Suite 700 East
Los Angeles, CA 900485901
(310) 854-3539
fax (310) 652-3914
Additional location
8730 Alden Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 423-3870
fax (310) 423-0429

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 14, 2023
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A120710

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972764116. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,036
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$178,305
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 578 153 $197
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 454 146 $8
85651 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated 453 146 $4
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test 438 143 $6
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 272 25 $0
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 231 13 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 200 101 $141
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 173 45 $67
83872 Joint fluid diagnostic test 54 11 $6
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 53 53 $241

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in this city , average services per provider: 599. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,185
Transactions
61
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 18 $408.97
Amgen Inc. 13 $164.08
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 10 $138.47
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 5 $99.26
PFIZER INC. 3 $95.49
Radius Health, Inc. 3 $76.03
UCB, Inc. 3 $71.15
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $62.88
Genentech USA, Inc. 1 $20.39
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc 1 $19.10
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $15.30
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $13.54

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,185

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
876
Patients
148
Total drug cost
$20,516
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 224 36 $1,825
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 96 23 $3,898
Meloxicam Generic 72 27 $876
Tramadol Hcl Generic 71 14 $596
Gabapentin Generic 68 23 $1,160
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 55 0 $1,561
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 51 13 $956
Celecoxib Generic 43 12 $1,102
Pregabalin Generic 35 0 $1,569
Leflunomide Generic 31 0 $1,693

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Lindsy Forbess's medical specialty?
Dr. Lindsy Forbess practices Rheumatology Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Lindsy Forbess practice?
Dr. Lindsy Forbess practices at 8631 W 3Rd St, Los Angeles, CA 900485901. Office phone: 3108543539.
What is Dr. Lindsy Forbess's NPI?
Dr. Lindsy Forbess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972764116, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lindsy Forbess accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lindsy Forbess accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lindsy Forbess commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated (HCPCS 85651). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.