Dr Douglas B Forsyth, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Chesaning, MI

Dr Douglas B Forsyth, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Chesaning, Michigan. He went to Wayne State University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Ascension St. Mary's Hospital and his current practice location is 1600 Brady St, Chesaning, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (989) 845-1800.

Dr Douglas B Forsyth is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number DF056603) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1467440172.

Contact Information

Dr Douglas B Forsyth, MD
1600 Brady St,
Chesaning, MI 48616-1086
(989) 845-1800
(989) 845-1820

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Douglas B Forsyth
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience34 Years
Location1600 Brady St, Chesaning, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Douglas B Forsyth attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467440172
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/06/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749215184
  • Enrollment ID: I20051004000827

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Douglas B Forsyth such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467440172NPI-NPPES
080730149OtherMIBCBS PROVIDER ID
3242856MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine DF056603 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ascension St Mary's HospitalSaginaw, MIHospital
Memorial HealthcareOwosso, MIHospital
Covenant Medical CenterSaginaw, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ascension St. Mary's Hospital630573715686

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Douglas B Forsyth allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAscension St. Mary's Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326658154
PECOS PAC ID: 6305737156
Enrollment ID: O20040326000404

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Douglas B Forsyth is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Douglas B Forsyth, MD
1600 Brady St,
Chesaning, MI 48616-1086

Ph: (989) 845-1800
Dr Douglas B Forsyth, MD
1600 Brady St,
Chesaning, MI 48616-1086

Ph: (989) 845-1800

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