Quick answers
- Does Thomas R. Forget Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas R. Forget 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 Thomas R. Forget Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 323 Original Medicare patients and 613 services for Thomas R. Forget Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas R. Forget Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1417903022. 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 Thomas R. Forget 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 | 323 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 613 |
| Different services or procedures | 63 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)155 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)98 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)40 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)24 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)20 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Anxiety32%
- Depression29%
Hospitals where Thomas R. Forget Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas R. Forget 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.
- Mercy Hospital SouthSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260077
- Mercy Hospital St LouisSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260020
- Mercy Hospital WashingtonWashington, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260052
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas R. Forget Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15425 Manchester Rd, Suite 28Ballwin, MO 63011 (636) 220‑6969
- 621 S New Ballas Rd, Suite 298aSaint Louis, MO 63141 (314) 251‑6364
- 621 S New Ballas Rd, Suite 3005bSaint Louis, MO 63141 (314) 567‑5850
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas R. Forget Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Clinic Surgical Specialists LLC182 clinicians in the group
- Physical Therapy Spine and Sports Medicine LLC129 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
- Interventional Radiologyalso
Other neurosurgeons in Missouri
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missouri — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Clinic Surgical Specialists LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | George Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417903022 |
| 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