Quick answers
- Does Dana R. Forrest accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dana R. Forrest 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 Dana R. Forrest see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 134 Original Medicare patients and 803 services for Dana R. Forrest. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dana R. Forrest's NPI number?
- 1902831167. 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 Dana R. Forrest, 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 | 134 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 803 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)201 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)100 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)82 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)39 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)20 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis39%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Diabetes26%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
Hospitals where Dana R. Forrest works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dana R. Forrest 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.
- Dupont Hospital LLCFort Wayne, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150150
- Parkview Dekalb HospitalAuburn, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150045
- Parkview Regional Medical CenterFort Wayne, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150021
- St Joseph Health System, LLCFort Wayne, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150047
Practice locations
Addresses where Dana R. Forrest is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2516 E Dupont RdFort Wayne, IN 46825 (260) 434‑6076
- 3534 Brooklyn AveFort Wayne, IN 46809 (260) 432‑2297
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dana R. Forrest as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lutheran Medical Group LLC252 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Fort Wayne
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Wayne, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lutheran Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902831167 |
| 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