Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Katherine Welch Forsbach, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Savannah, TN

  • NPI 1740532993
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1565 Wayne RD
Savannah, TN 383721581
(731) 727-8366
fax (731) 727-8367
Mailing address
Po Box 1387
Savannah, TN 383724387

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 27, 2018
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #17006
Medicaid
TN #Q007178

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740532993. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
307
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$5,484
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 138 54 $16
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 74 59 $34
81003 Automated urinalysis test 60 42 $2
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) 35 30 $16

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Savannah Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 90. This provider delivers 3.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$118
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $37.13
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 2 $30.09
Abiomed 1 $22.50
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $14.47
Abbvie INC. 1 $13.72

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$118

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,833
Patients
410
Total drug cost
$28,752
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 248 33 $4,039
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 194 47 $6,223
Omeprazole Generic 180 39 $2,108
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 170 44 $2,331
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 162 29 $3,911
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 121 25 $1,453
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 115 26 $1,563
Lisinopril Generic 93 25 $765
Metformin Hcl Generic 92 19 $652
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 86 21 $1,108

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Katherine Welch Forsbach's medical specialty?
Dr. Katherine Welch Forsbach practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Savannah, TN.
Where does Dr. Katherine Welch Forsbach practice?
Dr. Katherine Welch Forsbach practices at 1565 Wayne RD, Savannah, TN 383721581. Office phone: 7317278366.
What is Dr. Katherine Welch Forsbach's NPI?
Dr. Katherine Welch Forsbach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740532993, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Katherine Welch Forsbach accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Katherine Welch Forsbach accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Katherine Welch Forsbach commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (HCPCS 87804); Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (HCPCS 87426); Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS 81003). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.