Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Forney, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Charleston, SC
- NPI 1548240559
- Accepts Medicare
- 26 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
8761 Dorchester RD Suite 230
Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 471-2273
fax (843) 377-8180
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 13, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #23885
- Medicaid
- SC #G50785
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548240559. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,945
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$115,212
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99349 |
Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 714 | 284 | $121 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 203 | 157 | $8 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 172 | 144 | $10 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 144 | 121 | $8 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 126 | 107 | $13 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 94 | 79 | $16 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 93 | 72 | $10 | |
G0180 |
Physician or allowed practitioner 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 and | 71 | 62 | $49 | |
99348 |
Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 60 | 42 | $72 | |
G0179 |
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 a | 58 | 30 | $38 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 39 peers in this city , average services per provider: 409. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$156
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 1 | $77.89 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $77.83 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
5,947
Patients
1,052
Total drug cost
$239,086
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 933 | 153 | $9,007 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 926 | 149 | $13,617 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 485 | 87 | $6,719 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 403 | 76 | $6,219 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 377 | 60 | $6,968 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 366 | 75 | $5,739 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 363 | 62 | $6,002 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 332 | 52 | $3,389 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 302 | 47 | $4,283 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 287 | 62 | $2,336 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Forney's medical specialty?
Dr. John Forney practices Family Medicine Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. John Forney practice?
Dr. John Forney practices at 8761 Dorchester RD Suite 230, Charleston, SC 29420. Office phone: 8434712273.
What is Dr. John Forney's NPI?
Dr. John Forney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548240559, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Forney accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Forney accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Forney commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99349); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.