Quick answers
- Does Brian Forsythe accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brian Forsythe 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 Brian Forsythe see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 294 Original Medicare patients and 5,275 services for Brian Forsythe. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brian Forsythe's NPI number?
- 1770557811. 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 Brian Forsythe, 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 | 294 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,275 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)4,160 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)212 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)142 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)136 services
- Mri scan of arm joint without contrast (73221)53 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Anxiety24%
- Diabetes23%
Hospitals where Brian Forsythe works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brian Forsythe 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.
- Community HospitalMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150125
- Elmhurst Memorial HospitalElmhurst, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140200
- Franciscan Health MunsterMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150165
- St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150034
Practice locations
Addresses where Brian Forsythe is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1300 LincolnwayValparaiso, IN 46383
- 1611 W Harrison St, Suite 107Chicago, IL 60612 (877) 632‑6637
- 9601 Calumet AveMunster, IN 46321 (877) 632‑6637
- 963 N 129th Infantry DrJoliet, IL 60435 (877) 632‑6637
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brian Forsythe as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orthomidwest, PLLC547 clinicians in the group
- Rci (WRS) LLC360 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Valparaiso
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Valparaiso, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orthomidwest, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770557811 |
| 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