Quick answers
- Does Bahram Forouzandeh accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bahram Forouzandeh 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 Bahram Forouzandeh see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 156 Original Medicare patients and 392 services for Bahram Forouzandeh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bahram Forouzandeh's NPI number?
- 1750356788. 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 Bahram Forouzandeh, 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 | 156 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 392 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)67 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)63 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)36 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)32 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)28 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes46%
- Anxiety44%
- COPD42%
Hospitals where Bahram Forouzandeh works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bahram Forouzandeh 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.
- Highlands Arh Regional Medical CenterPrestonsburg, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180005
- Paintsville Arh HospitalPaintsville, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180078
Practice locations
Addresses where Bahram Forouzandeh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5000 Ky Route 321Prestonsburg, KY 41653 (606) 886‑7645
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bahram Forouzandeh as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Arh Tug Valley Health Services Inc128 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Gastroenterologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Prestonsburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Prestonsburg, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Arh Tug Valley Health Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750356788 |
| 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