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Physician Assistant

James W. Forrest, PA

Works at hospitals in Lincolnton, NC · Charlotte, NC · Concord, NC … · North Carolina

Summary

James W. Forrest, PA (Physician Assistant) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Lincolnton, NC, Charlotte, NC and Concord, NC and other places. NPI 1790893006. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James W. Forrest, 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

Physician AssistantPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
20Years since medical school (graduated 2006)
MaleGender (as listed)
Proactive Therapy of North Carolina IncGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James W. Forrest work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James W. Forrest at 5 hospitals: Atrium Health Lincoln, Atrium Health University City, Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast, Carolinas Medical Center/Behavioral Health and Catawba Valley Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James W. Forrest see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Huntersville, NC, Marion, NC and Charlotte, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James W. Forrest's specialty?
Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
Does James W. Forrest accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James W. Forrest 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 James W. Forrest?
(704) 831-4100, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James W. Forrest's NPI number?
1790893006. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James W. Forrest works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James W. Forrest at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where James W. Forrest is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James W. Forrest as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Proactive Therapy of North Carolina Inc563 clinicians in the group
  • Atrium Health Neurospine Network LLC121 clinicians in the group
  • Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates PA98 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other physician assistants in Huntersville

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

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Clinician information

CredentialPA
Graduation year2006
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1790893006
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Sources

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