Quick answers
- Does Barbara J. Forseth accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Barbara J. Forseth accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Barbara J. Forseth see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 160 Original Medicare patients and 647 services for Barbara J. Forseth. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Barbara J. Forseth's NPI number?
- 1114077161. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Barbara J. Forseth, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 160 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 647 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)174 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)88 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)84 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)78 services
- Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use (90677)34 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis39%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Barbara J. Forseth is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12702 N Ih, Suite 35Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 650‑9669
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Barbara J. Forseth as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Methodist Physician Practices PLLC175 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Live Oak
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Live Oak, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Methodist Physician Practices PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1114077161 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians