Quick answers
- Does Gene D. Forrester accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gene D. Forrester 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 Gene D. Forrester see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 130 Original Medicare patients and 638 services for Gene D. Forrester. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gene D. Forrester's NPI number?
- 1558345116. 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 Gene D. Forrester, 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 | 130 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 638 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)163 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)117 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)86 services
- Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)44 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)36 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes52%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Arthritis40%
Practice locations
Addresses where Gene D. Forrester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 17191 St Lukes Way, Suite 290Conroe, TX 77384 (281) 440‑3005
- 607 Timberdale Ln, Suite 201Houston, TX 77090 (281) 440‑3005
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gene D. Forrester as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Houston Nephrology and Diagnostic Associates PA7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Conroe
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Conroe, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Houston Nephrology and Diagnostic Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558345116 |
| 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