Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Forage, MD

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Amarillo, TX

  • NPI 1942270038
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1600 Wallace Blvd
Amarillo, TX 791061799
(806) 212-2129
fax (806) 212-6278
Mailing address
Po Box 840026
Dallas, TX 752840026

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 18, 2019
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #Q5186
Medicaid
TX #348221801

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942270038. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,081
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$104,983
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 465 191 $77
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 252 198 $116
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 207 197 $112
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 60 59 $170
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 55 55 $79
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 42 22 $48

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Amarillo Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 306. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$24
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 1 $23.88

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$24

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
376
Patients
220
Total drug cost
$19,014
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 43 27 $392
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 42 23 $382
Furosemide Generic 41 23 $260
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 33 15 $290
Lisinopril Generic 32 17 $184
Potassium Chloride Generic 28 14 $448
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 24 12 $371
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 23 11 $15,510
Levofloxacin Generic 18 16 $419
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 17 17 $141

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. John Forage's medical specialty?
Dr. John Forage practices Hospitalist Physician in Amarillo, TX.
Where does Dr. John Forage practice?
Dr. John Forage practices at 1600 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 791061799. Office phone: 8062122129.
What is Dr. John Forage's NPI?
Dr. John Forage's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942270038, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Forage accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Forage accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Forage commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.