Quick answers
- Does James S. Forrester Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James S. Forrester Jr. 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 James S. Forrester Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,080 Original Medicare patients and 6,170 services for James S. Forrester Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James S. Forrester Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1154439149. 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 James S. Forrester Jr., 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 | 2,080 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,170 |
| Different services or procedures | 109 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)881 services
- Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days (93298)659 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)657 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)453 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)245 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%
- Atrial fibrillation69%
- Ischemic heart disease58%
- Arthritis51%
- Heart failure46%
Hospitals where James S. Forrester Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James S. Forrester Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- J Arthur Dosher Memorial HospitalSouthport, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341327
- Novant Health Brunswick Medical CenterSupply, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340158
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical CenterWilmington, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340141
- Pender Memorial HospitalBurgaw, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341307
Practice locations
Addresses where James S. Forrester Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1415 Physicians DrWilmington, NC 28401 (910) 662‑9500
- 151 Scotts Hill Medical DrWilmington, NC 28411 (910) 662‑9073
- 2131 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401
- 240 Hospital Dr NEBolivia, NC 28422 (336) 399‑7678
- 507 E Fremont StBurgaw, NC 28425 (910) 300‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James S. Forrester Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region LLC599 clinicians in the group
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center LLC203 clinicians in the group
- Brunswick Community Hospital LLC33 clinicians in the group
- Pender Memorial Hospital Incorporated25 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in North Carolina →
Other cardiologists in Wilmington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilmington, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154439149 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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