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Gastroenterology

Neville W. Forbes, MD

Works at hospitals in Charlotte, NC · Gastonia, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Neville W. Forbes, MD is a gastroenterologist at 2664 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Neville W. Forbes had 275 Original Medicare patients and 626 services. NPI 1699766006. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 2664 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054 · Directions
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Carolinas Medical Center/Behavioral Health, CaroMont Regional Medical Center
  • Group practice: Gaston Medical Associates PA
  • Medical school: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons · graduated 1996 (30 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Neville W. Forbes, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Neville W. Forbes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Neville W. Forbes 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 Neville W. Forbes see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 275 Original Medicare patients and 626 services for Neville W. Forbes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Neville W. Forbes's NPI number?
1699766006. 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 Neville W. Forbes, 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 patients275
Services billed to Medicare626
Different services or procedures31
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)187 services
  2. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)56 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)51 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)45 services
  5. 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)43 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%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Diabetes49%
  • Anxiety44%
  • Chronic kidney disease44%

Hospitals where Neville W. Forbes works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Neville W. Forbes 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Neville W. Forbes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 2664 Court DrGastonia, NC 28054

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Neville W. Forbes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Gaston Medical Associates PA4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Gastonia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gastonia, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Gaston Medical Associates PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1699766006
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians