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Internal Medicine

Joseph D. Forbes, MD

Sees patients in Nashville, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Joseph D. Forbes, MD (Internal Medicine) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Nashville, TN. NPI 1780654756. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

Call(615) 385‑7001 NPI Registry record Medicare profile

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph D. Forbes, 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

1Practice location
Internal MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
36Years since medical school (graduated 1990)
University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Joseph D. Forbes see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Nashville, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joseph D. Forbes's specialty?
Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Preventive Medicine.
Does Joseph D. Forbes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph D. Forbes 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.
Does Joseph D. Forbes offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Joseph D. Forbes offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Joseph D. Forbes?
(615) 385-7001, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Joseph D. Forbes's NPI number?
1780654756. 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 Joseph D. Forbes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Nashville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
Graduation year1990
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1780654756
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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

  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