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Pediatric Medicine

Michael J. Forness, DO

Sees patients in Kentwood, MI · Michigan

Summary

Michael J. Forness, DO (Pediatric Medicine) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Kentwood, MI. NPI 1700852977. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michael J. Forness, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Pediatric MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
42Years since medical school (graduated 1984)
Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic MedMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Spectrum Health Primary Care PartnersGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Michael J. Forness see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Kentwood, MI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Michael J. Forness's specialty?
Medicare lists Pediatric Medicine as the primary specialty.
Does Michael J. Forness accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael J. Forness accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Michael J. Forness?
(616) 391-5600, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Michael J. Forness's NPI number?
1700852977. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Michael J. Forness is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • 4444 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 200 Corewell Health Medical Group WestKentwood, MI 49508 (616) 391‑5600

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michael J. Forness as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners2,294 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pediatricians in Kentwood

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kentwood, MI — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolMidwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med
Graduation year1984
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1700852977
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians