Quick answers
- Does Christy Forbes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christy Forbes 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.
- What is Christy Forbes's NPI number?
- 1942456595. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Christy Forbes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christy Forbes 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.
- Fayette County HospitalVandalia, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141346
Practice locations
Addresses where Christy Forbes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1442 N 8th StVandalia, IL 62471 (618) 283‑1617
- 1611 Veterans Ave, Suite TVandalia, IL 62471 (217) 238‑4908
- 650 W Taylor StVandalia, IL 62471 (618) 283‑5444
- 650 W Taylor St, Fayette Co. Hospital Specialty Clinic 2ndVandalia, IL 62471 (217) 342‑3400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christy Forbes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center419 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Vandalia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vandalia, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942456595 |
| 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
- 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